On Tue, 3 Sep 2013 18:37:05 -0400, "Mike Marlow"
wrote:

Meanie wrote:

Obviously I haven't viewed other sites. The sets I saw were minimum
of $150 for three bit set consisting of the raised bit, stile and rail
bits, as you mentioned. I was also viewing Freuds, Whiteside and other
more popular sets since I am under the impression those are the best
brands and if I spend money, I like things to last.

A very good philosophy when purchasing things. But... one to be tempered by
the thought of how much will one really use a tool? If it is a one or two
or three time use, then that lifelong quality is kind of a waste. Almost
anything you buy will last long than one or two or three times of use -
including the Harbor Freight stuff. If you were using it everyday like a
cabinet maker would do, then obviously, that would not be your choice. If
you plan on building a countable number of raised panels in your lifetime,
then they are probably not a bad investment.


I'll have to view more or consider the link you provided as I'm now
intrigued.


Getting intrigues when it comes to buying tools is a very dangerous thing...

I agree in general purpose with what your saying about usage vs cost
but if your talking large diameter router bits you want to consider
the shrapnel effect if the cheap one comes apart.

Mike M