Router Rabbet bit recommendation (is it rabbit or rabbet?)

[Hmerkle]

Had an offer to buy a Wood River set "cheap" ~$20.

Does anyone know who makes the WR bits?

 

[mquan01]

whiteside from Klingspor or Infinity

 

[Rwe2156]

Stanley #78 rabbet plane.

One of the worst planes Stanley ever made

 

[Hmerkle]

One of the worst planes Stanley ever made

Are you just trying to get one of the three I have cheap?

 

[Oka]

Or ......... maybe it is just A Scottish Club Doorman whose job is to "Beat back"or "Beat Down" the ruffians .........

Good definitions, but remember that a woodworker with Scottish ancestry might be named "McRabbet"

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Klingspor brand bits. Guess who makes them?

 

[Mike Davis]

One of the worst planes Stanley ever made

I can think of several that are much worse.

 

[Hmerkle]

I can think of several that are much worse.

I can think of several that are much worse.

If it was anybody besides Dr. Bob I would say you don't know what you can do with a crap but SHARP plane,but I know that is not a problem for him...

 

[Mike Davis]

If it was anybody besides Dr. Bob I would say you don't know what you can do with a crap but SHARP plane,but I know that is not a problem for him...

I guess nobody got the “anything but a router bit” joke.

 

[Hmerkle]

I guess nobody got the “anything but a router bit” joke.

nope... I did but I think that is because we are commiserating...

 

[McRabbet]

Hey no fair making us laugh and not weighing in on the bit brand question

I've had good luck with MLCS bits -- they make a 9-piece 1/4" shaft set currently on sale for $29.95

 

[Hmerkle]

I've had good luck with MLCS bits -- they make a 9-piece 1/4" shaft set currently on sale for $29.95

I am "search struggling" right now. I can only find a 15 piece set for $42+ and the McRabbet bit in that set seems to only have one bearing?!

 

[tvrgeek]

I trust CMT, but I am not "Mr. Router" Whiteside does come recommended by those who are. I have a few Bosch form the big box stores. A "cut" above HF or e-bay sets for sure.

 

[Wiley's Woodworks]

Thanks Eric,
I know Klingspor (@woodworkingshop.com )sells Whiteside and figured that would be my "go-to" or "back-up" and maybe I am going to find that is the #1 choice... but my first step is to "Poll the knowledgeable audience" here on NCWW!

This looks like a pretty good option for $60: https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/w1952/

Anyone else have a better suggestion?

A salesman at Klingspors told me there store brand router bits are made by Whiteside. Store brand should be slightly less cost. I stick to Whiteside bits and get them from either Klingspors or off Amazon. There's never any savings buying off Amazon.

 

[tvrgeek]

Somewhat interesting timing. Catalog for Infinity just came.
Check Amazon, but always also check Walmart. I have been surprised on several things even with my free Amazon shipping.

 

[McRabbet]

I am "search struggling" right now. I can only find a 15 piece set for $42+ and the McRabbet bit in that set seems to only have one bearing?!

Hank, check the #6066 item on this page: MLCS rabbeting router bits and kits

 

[tvrgeek]

Ah, they have a very thick miter saw blade.

 

[Hmerkle]

Hank, check the #6066 item on this page: MLCS rabbeting router bits and kits

Thanks Rob, That is helpful

 

[Graywolf]

Thank, you should stick with the Whiteside product from Klingspor, they are a solid product and why quibble over a few bucks. I mean you can't take with you. Maybe you could ask for a Rebate with that.

 

[bowman]

Don't forget, Whiteside supports us at raffle time, we can support them too!