Dovetail router bit

[mfarrar]

Hi,

I just broke the head of my dovetail router bit, the wood was smoking so I guess it was probably blunt. I would like to replace it with a same size bit but of better quality (original was from a screwfix set). It's is 12.7mm with an angle of 14 degrees, any recommendations would be appreciated, I seem to be struggling to find any in this size with this angle.

 

[adidat]

There pretty common at this angle?

hows this

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axcaliber-dovetail-router-cutter-1-2-12-7mm

Axminster white cutters are pretty good, they take a lot of abuse on the spindle moulder from me!

adidat

 

[woodbrains]

Hello,

Try Welden router cutters. They are good quality and reasonable prices.
They have the one you need at the very bottom of the page, I think.

http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Onl ... l_122.html

Mike.

 

[dc_ni]

A lot of members swear by Wealden router bits:

http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Dovetail_122.html

 

[woodbrains]

Hello,

I beat you to it!

Mike.

 

[mfarrar]

The axi ones sound good, think that's the wrong size for me because I have a 1/4 inch router. I have heard good things about wealdon but struggling to find the right one on their chart, think I need to get a caliper on the bit so I can check the dimensions with the chart. As the dovetail bit was in a set I thought it would be a standard size but there seem to be all sorts of variations.

 

[Wuffles]

Does anyone know if Wealden do a bowl & tray bit? Sorry to hijack the original question. I know Rutlands sell one by Tornado, just curious as I can't find one with Wealden.

 

[dc_ni]

The 14 deg is the same as 104 deg, just a different way of putting it, will be the T1017 I think

 

[adidat]

ah i thought you meant 12.7mm shank = 1/2"

 

[dc_ni]

Does anyone know if Wealden do a bowl & tray bit? Sorry to hijack the original question. I know Rutlands sell one by Tornado, just curious as I can't find one with Wealden.

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Would this do?

http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Coved_Upstand_226.html

 

[Wuffles]

Does anyone know if Wealden do a bowl & tray bit? Sorry to hijack the original question. I know Rutlands sell one by Tornado, just curious as I can't find one with Wealden.

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Would this do?

http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Coved_Upstand_226.html

Certainly looks like it. Bueno.

As you were.

 

[mfarrar]

Cool thanks will order the T1017.

How long roughly do quality bits keep their edge? I have been slotting oak and that screwfix one didn't last very long.

 

[adidat]

hard to say really, if you can do it, use a cheap straight bit to remove the bulk then much less work for the dovetail bit!

adidat

 

[woodbrains]

The axi ones sound good, think that's the wrong size for me because I have a 1/4 inch router. I have heard good things about wealdon but struggling to find the right one on their chart, think I need to get a caliper on the bit so I can check the dimensions with the chart. As the dovetail bit was in a set I thought it would be a standard size but there seem to be all sorts of variations.

Hello,

T1017 on the Wealden chart is 1/2 in diameter 14deg.

Mike.

 

[Wuffles]

Took me years to figure out how easy it is to sharpen a bit yourself, could have saved me a fortune.

 

[mfarrar]

I was thinking of trying sharpening the bits, what is the best tool for doing this?

 

[Wuffles]

The Trend credit card is a good start, there's even a video about it on YouTube - published by Trend. Edit, removed the Yoda speak.

 

[mfarrar]

Ok thanks I will check that out

 

[Wuffles]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5aQ_RnGxVw

I think the jury is out on the Trend lapping fluid, and someone once recommended WD40 - but I could be wrong.