"Mike Gerdts" wrote in message
Is it
reaonsable to assume that I should be able to get decent performance
out of a 1/4" shank on these bits?

No.


Question 2:

When trying to do raisesd panel doors, does a 1/4" shank provide enough
stability to get decent results?

NO ! !


Question 3:

I assume that I will be looking for carbide-tipped bits. What brands
should I consider? I don't want to buy throw-away bits, but at the
same time, I am not doing production runs.

Whiteside, Amana, Jesada, Freud, CMT, and a few others. check out
www.routerbits.com But a good router. Get some good information at
www.patwarner.com
Ed

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