Should there be new router bit profiles
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I’d like to know everyone’s opinion as to should there be new router bit profiles put on the market? Even though there’s a lot out there, we do need some fresh designs. What’s your opinion?
I’d like to know everyone’s opinion as to should there be new router bit profiles put on the market? Even though there’s a lot out there, we do need some fresh designs. What’s your opinion?
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I'm all for it. I often make my own trim and moldings if I can't find what I want or if I just want something "new".
should there be new router bit profiles put on the market?
Paul,
Easy enough to make nearly any profile you want in minutes from a standard one, if you have access to a Deckel.
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http://www.michael-deckel.de/english/frames1.html
Jon
Edit: half-blind link, go to the [products] tab
Edited 6/14/2004 2:43 pm ET by WorkshopJon
Edited 6/14/2004 2:43 pm ET by WorkshopJon
purely for the sake of conversation, just what would one of those set you back?
Currently there's one on ebay, nine bids and up to $416.
Seriously, a great machine if you know how to use it, and have the right assortment of grinding wheels.
Jon
CAG,
One hour out, and up to $455.
I'll see, might bid on it myself. Would be handy to have.
BTW, new, my quess is around $2K. But there's not internet pricing out there.
Jon
Edit: sold for $485.
Edited 6/24/2004 7:44 am ET by WorkshopJon
not quite so bad, guessing you werent the winning bidder ;)?
CAG,
Gave it some thought and decided since we have one at work, and I still have a job, I really don't need one that bad. I'd say if you can find one for anything under $500. it's a good price. They last forever, and can sharpen any tool bit, or turn one bit/cutter into another. The one at our shop probably gets used 20 to 50 times a day when we're busy.
Jon
CAG,
I see HF is now selling a knock-off for $600.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?function=Search
Jon
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Jon,
Only took me about a month to get here and read this, still not sure I could justify 600 beans for that particular tool.
I'd like to see a guide on making different profiles by combining cuts from different bits.
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