[Mr.Chips]

I have started to cut misc. pieces with a 2 flute 1/4" bit, it works fine.

I am using a 1.75 HP Porter Cable router with 1/4" and 1/2" collets.

Now I am ready to get serious in some of my projects and I need some smaller Dia. bits at lease 1/8" or smaller in some instances.

Who is a reasonably priced supplier and should I use carbide or HS bits as a hobbyist, not making 100's of parts.

Thanks
Hager

[mcyr]

Mr Chips,

Try these folks:

http://drillcity.stores.yahoo.net/index.html
http://www.precisebits.com/

Good luck,
Mike

[acondit]

Should I use carbide or HS bits as a hobbyist, not making 100's of parts.

Thanks
Hager

Hager,

I would say definitely carbide, I find that I burn up HSS bits in no time at all.

Alan

[dhellew2]

Without question, use carbide. Just take care of them because they can chip. Sharpness life is about 50 to 1 so the price for carbide over their life is less than hss.

[Clockwork]

Go to Ebay and check out item # 130255753087. This seller has a number of these lots available. I purchased many of these and they work great on most hardwoods.

[Mr.Chips]

Thank you all for your suggestions. I'll start checking them out.

Hager