Router cutter for marbles

[Monkey Mark]

I've just watched a video by Jay bates where he uses a router bit by rockler specifically for cutting holes for marbles to sit in.

Does anyone know of if these can be bought in the UK? The bit isn't expensive but by the time you add shipping from the US it's not worth it.

 

[Eric The Viking]

I'm not sure I should be asking this, but how big are your marbles?

Have a look at these: http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Core_Box_202.html

The range isn't complete in the bigger sizes but does go up to 50.8mm diameter (2"). There's quite a few between 1/2" and 1".

Cheapest is 13 quid, most expensive 46 (but that's the 2" one).

HTH,

E.

PS: Being Wealden, they should last well.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

^^^ what 'e said. I was about to suggest Wealden core box cutters.

 

[chippy1970]

I just bought one funny enough. I bought a 12mm one to do some flutes. Excellent quality as always from wealdens.

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[Phil Pascoe]

The 12mm one I bought's first outing was 96 metres of full depth groove. Didn't even seem to lose any edge.

 

[Wildman]

you could also look out for bullnose endmills intended for metal.

 

[marcros]

the genuine marble cutter is different though- more like a keyhole bit.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Aaahh - he means a groove for marbles to run not sit in. You mean the bit shape like a "stop, Children" sign? I assume that cuts a round channel under the surface?

 

[marcros]

i believe so. http://www.rockler.com/plunge-ball-marb ... -1-2-shank

i haven't seen the video, but i remember seeing the cutter once before.

 

[chippy1970]

Oh !!! those ones

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[custard]

Rockler ships to the UK, in fact for a US retailer they're pretty slick with international sales so it's a painless process. As opposed to one guy I tried to buy from, who said all he'd accept is dollar bills sent through the post, I guess he won't be winning the US version of the Queen's Award For Exports!