neoOberon Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'm looking to buy a Rabbiting Bit for my router...will primarily be used on sheet-goods. I'm looking to go with a 1/2" shank... I've seem some bits come with a few bearings, where as others come with 6-7...do I need a lot of bearings? I'd rather pay extra and get a good bit...if Frued good? Or is Frued over-rated? Also, can anyone recommend a dado bit...again, primarily used with sheet-goods. I'm ordering a Dado stack for my saw...but need the versatility of the router for some projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'm a Whiteside router bit fan. I'm sure there are other bits available that are good - I've only used Whiteside. Amazon lists dado bits for plywood. I think I saw a three bit set for around $55 on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weithman5 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 there was another recent, extensive thread on this. of note, grizzly has a set of plywood dimensioned bits for routing dados that fit a little better. (i have not used, just noted on their website) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I would say some of your choice is based on how you intend to use the bits. By hand or in a table with a fence. Your dado blade set is going to do your rabbets and dados easier than a router bit. I your looking to a router to do stopped dados in case work you can also to that with your dado blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDave Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I recently picked up the Whiteside set of undersized plywood router bits and thought they were pretty reasonable. http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/150756/Whiteside-3-Piece-Undersized-Plywood-Dado-Router-Bit-Set-With-12-Shank.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotscott Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'm a Whiteside and Infinity fan, but I don't think Freud bits are overrated. I've gotten good service from all mine. More bearings gives you more options.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoOberon Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I don't have a router table...and for the amount of us it would get, I'm not looking to build one. So my router will be used by hand. The reason for rabbit/dado bits is because of setup...I'm primarily a hand tool user, so I don't have a big power tool setup. I wanted to make some basic cabinets and maybe a bookshelf or two. If I were to cut rabbits in the end of a 8ft section of plywood, I can see things getting out of hand. Cutting length wise shouldn't be a problem...but again trying to slide a 6ft/8ft length of plywood sideways probably won't end well. I could use hand tools I guess...router plane and a carcass saw. If I were to use a table saw, I assuming I would need to build a dado sled? Seriously, I have no idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 The real trick with doing big panels on the tablesaw is just use push blocks, like the ones for your jointer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoOberon Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 The real trick with doing big panels on the tablesaw is just use push blocks, like the ones for your jointer. My jointer is a No. 7 vintage Stanley (Bailey). Whiteside it is...I've never heard of Whiteside, but searching the forum and online, they appear to have quite the following. Thanks everyone for the input... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Whiteside it is...I've never heard of Whiteside, but searching the forum and online, they appear to have quite the following. Best online prices at Hartville Tool...use code wn15 for 15% off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDave Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Wow Vyrolan...that is a bargain... definitely checking there first from now on... 55.99 what I paid for the plywoood set vs ~38 bucks with the discount... crazy difference and free shipping to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Rabbet - Whiteside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Best online prices at Hartville Tool...use code wn15 for 15% off! Looks like at least one person here reads my posts! Hartville's prices are usually cheaper than others plus always have free shipping. Add the 15% discount and it's a pretty good deal. It would be cool if Marc had his own discount code he could publish here which I'm sure would send more business Hartville's way but might conflict with some of his other advertisers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Looks like at least one person here reads my posts!. Twas the bestest post ever! I was already shopping there because of good prices...15% more off was like wowza! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Twas the bestest post ever! I was already shopping there because of good prices...15% more off was like wowza! And might even be overnight shipping for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I've got some Whiteside bits that are close to 20 years old. They have been a good supplier for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Hartville is where I buy all my Kool-Aid from. They're great to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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