"OFWW" wrote in message
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On Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:55:04 -0500, -MIKE-
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On 10/27/16 10:17 PM, OFWW wrote:
On their generic stuff is their anyone that has used both and see any
difference in overall quality in things like chisels, router bits,
Forstner bits. speaking of woodriver vs Rockler ??

Like I thought I got a good deal on a set but only got about 15 or so
holes using a 3/4? bit, and the young lady at their store said yep,
that is about all they are good for.

So I figured well at least I got a few good holes, and when I replace
it, I'll go for a better brand. But I don't see any with carbide
cutting surfaces. At least not yet.


Both of their house brand stuff is the same Chiwanese crap.
It is what it is. Take any house branded tools in either store, divide
the price in half, and if it woulds too good to be true, it is.

If you need something for hundreds of holes, like a 35mm (1-3/8")
concealed hinge Forstner bit, go with something name-brand and not the
house generic.

I pick up their stuff when it goes on sale for 50% off and consider it
"bonus" tools that I keep in the van for when I need it. But I never,
ever consider any of the Woo-Driver or Rockler Blue ****e production
quality tools.

I was afraid of that.

When I was working for a living I remember a wood bit that came out
that had a head like a Forstner bit, short shank but it was touted as
being able to almost make a U turn in the wood. Well it can in real
handy for running copper tubing, and power in the studs and headers of
walls and lasted, well long enough I don't remember buying any more
when one got lost or a new guy came in.

Ah, yes. 3D Zip Bits. I have a set my dad gave me many years ago. I've
destroyed the cutting edges on one of them when it cut into a wad of framing
naits. Yes a wad. LOL. The others look almost like new except for the
expected rub marks from drilling. I think the biggest in my set is 1-1/4.
Maybe only 1-1/8.