I know that people here have favorite brands of router bits. Has anyone used
Woodline? Even if they're not necessarily the best, do you think they are a good
deal for the price?
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I've got one set of about 7 bits (plywood). They are the WORST bits
I've used. I would never buy any of their bits again. Similar bits in
other brands cut with less force and leave cleaner edges. They weren't
worth the amount I spent because they are so crappy. Go with CMT,
Amana, Bosch, Freud, etc, for troublefree performance, Jeff. Learn from
my mistake!

Dave

JeffB wrote:
I know that people here have favorite brands of router bits. Has anyone
used Woodline? Even if they're not necessarily the best, do you think
they are a good deal for the price?

JeffB wrote in
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I know that people here have favorite brands of router bits. Has
anyone used Woodline? Even if they're not necessarily the best, do you
think they are a good deal for the price?

Not sure where you are, which rather makes a difference...

Several approached have been tried, including:

* Buying the bits you need as you need them, (or)

* Buying a set of bits, because you got a package price.

Either one works, but it depends on you, your access to tools on short
notice, what types of work you do, and how much at any one time.

* Buying 'house brand' bits, and replacing when they wear, (or)

* Buying 'premium brand' bits, and having them professionally sharpened
when they wear.

Again, it depends on the work you want to do.

www.patwarner.com has a wealth of info on all thing related to routers.
Pat has come by his strongly held opinons honestly, and should at least
be read, before you decide what suits you.

I have bits from Amana, Whiteside, Freud, Rockler, Oldham and Woodcraft
in my bit box. Each represents a certain value decision. None is a
total loser. Amana & Whiteside are my favorites, but represent the
largest investment. CMT & Infinity have received excellent reviews here
as well, although I've not tried them.

Patriarch

Now that I have a decent router (and table), I wanted to get a basic set of bits
with 1/2" shanks. I have plenty of local woodworking suppliers, so I can quickly
get individual bits if needed for a specific purpose. I know that Woodline is a
local company, and supports local woodworking organizations, so I have an
inclination to send business their way. And I don't mind looking for bargains -
if the risk is not too great. The eBay $20 digital calipers and $20 carbide
tipped drill bits were just fine, the $20 carbide router bit set was junk.

Woodline sells good sounding basic router bit sets - 12 bits/$60, 24 bits/$89,
33 bits/$110, 66 bits/$189. I'm more wary of spending over a hundred dollars,
especially if the feedback from this group is negative.
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"Good sounding" bits? Jeff, they are the pits! Truly the worst
quality bits I've come across. do yourself a favor and don't make the
same mistake I did. I was lured by the low price, but they aren't worth
even the cheap price I paid.

Dave

JeffB wrote:

Now that I have a decent router (and table), I wanted to get a basic set
of bits with 1/2" shanks. I have plenty of local woodworking suppliers,
so I can quickly get individual bits if needed for a specific purpose. I
know that Woodline is a local company, and supports local woodworking
organizations, so I have an inclination to send business their way. And
I don't mind looking for bargains - if the risk is not too great. The
eBay $20 digital calipers and $20 carbide tipped drill bits were just
fine, the $20 carbide router bit set was junk.

Woodline sells good sounding basic router bit sets - 12 bits/$60, 24
bits/$89, 33 bits/$110, 66 bits/$189. I'm more wary of spending over a
hundred dollars, especially if the feedback from this group is negative.

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I know that people here have favorite brands of router bits. Has anyone
used
Woodline? Even if they're not necessarily the best, do you think they are
a good
deal for the price?
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I have a bunch'o Woodline bits and I don't have a problem with them. They
are not equal to the best, nor as bad as the worst. They frequent the
woodworking shows here in SoCal and I often pick up a few of this or that
bits. I would not spend a bunch'o money with them sight unseen. Go with
the better stuff if you must buy sets. But I think you will find Woodline
acceptable for the price for run'o'the'mill edging or patterning bits. I
have their solid carbide up spiral bits in 1/4 and 1/2" sizes and they cut
great.

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Bill Pounds
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I have their (Woodline) straight bits. I have to push the wood much
harder than a comparable size Bosch bit, and they leave a ragged edge
when making dados. The Bosch leaves a clean cut.

Dave

Pounds on Wood wrote:

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I know that people here have favorite brands of router bits. Has anyone

used

Woodline? Even if they're not necessarily the best, do you think they are

a good

deal for the price?
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JeffB
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I have a bunch'o Woodline bits and I don't have a problem with them. They
are not equal to the best, nor as bad as the worst. They frequent the
woodworking shows here in SoCal and I often pick up a few of this or that
bits. I would not spend a bunch'o money with them sight unseen. Go with
the better stuff if you must buy sets. But I think you will find Woodline
acceptable for the price for run'o'the'mill edging or patterning bits. I
have their solid carbide up spiral bits in 1/4 and 1/2" sizes and they cut
great.

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Bill Pounds
http://www.billpounds.com

JeffB wrote:
I know that people here have favorite brands of router bits. Has
anyone used
Woodline? Even if they're not necessarily the best, do you think they
are a good
deal for the price?
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JeffB
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I have quite a few of Woodline bits they do a fine job for me. Haven't
had any problems as someone else posted. I especially like their fast
shipping when I need a bit fast.