1/8" downcut bits

kiwigeo · Post by **kiwigeo** » Mon May 18, 2015 11:39 am

Where does everyone source their 1/8" shank downcut bits? Ive been buying mine from Stewmac but Im sure there are cheaper bits on the market.

Hank · Post by **Hank** » Mon May 18, 2015 11:42 am

carbi-Tool have them

Jeremy D · Post by **Jeremy D** » Mon May 18, 2015 12:31 pm

I buy these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/0-80mm-0315- ... 23395ef3a6

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Mon May 18, 2015 2:02 pm

I gave up on Stewmacs bits years ago. Way too expensive for what they are. Can bring a tear to your eye when you break a few of the fine ones in one job.

I get mine from the drill man as Jeremy posted, or out of China from various eBay sellers. The last 1.0mm solid carbide ones were just $1.25 each postage included. So I bought 10 of them.

J.F. Custom · Post by **J.F. Custom** » Mon May 18, 2015 7:01 pm

Hey Martin.

Or on the other end of the scale -

http://www.precisebits.com

Far from the cheapest, but superb quality. Made in USA.

They seriously know their stuff...

Jeremy.

kiwigeo · Post by **kiwigeo** » Mon May 18, 2015 7:35 pm

Thanks guys. Jeremy.....precisebits seem to pop up in many of the "other" forums.

blackalex1952 · Post by **blackalex1952** » Mon May 18, 2015 8:35 pm

mytoolstore.com.au

blackalex1952 · Post by **blackalex1952** » Tue May 19, 2015 12:13 am

Kyocera diamond cut...$8.99
http://www.mytoolstore.com.au/search.ph ... nd&x=0&y=0
http://www.mytoolstore.com.au/product_i ... 8_zoom.jpg

martintaylor · Post by **martintaylor** » Wed May 20, 2015 8:41 am

I've been trialling this guys ones. They seems to be good so far. http://stores.ebay.com.au/SUPERWORKSHOP ... 581&_pgn=3

kiwigeo · Post by **kiwigeo** » Wed May 20, 2015 9:37 am

martintaylor wrote:I've been trialling this guys ones. They seems to be good so far. http://stores.ebay.com.au/SUPERWORKSHOP ... 581&_pgn=3

"SuperMario Bitbitworld".....I'll have a look at them. Thanks Martiin

demonx · Post by **demonx** » Wed May 20, 2015 10:22 am

I've bought at least thirty bits from www.drillbitsunlimited.com and am very happy with the quality.

kiwigeo · Post by **kiwigeo** » Wed May 20, 2015 10:42 am

With the end mills is there any great advantage going for a 3 or 4 flute mill over a 2 flute??

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Wed May 20, 2015 11:02 am

It has to do with feeds and speeds to a great extent. You want to get the heat out of the material in chips. Not holding in in the work and the cutter. A huge study in machining that will make your head hurt.

But also in the fine bits there is more meat to the core of the bit if it has more flutes. It might help with flex and breakage issues.

For what it's worth, I use a lot of the 4 flute cutters in the very small sizes.

Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

1/8" downcut bits

1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Who is online