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Spent $150 on a 'dust-proof' router bit set that wasn't worth the box it came in
Got a 15-piece set from WoodRiver online because the reviews said they stayed sharp forever. First job cutting dovetails in some maple ply, and the bits started burning through the wood after maybe 20 cuts. Went back to my old Whiteside bits and they still cut clean. Anyone else had bad luck with those multi-packs?
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wesley833mo ago
Yeah same thing happened to me with a similar set. I grabbed the 15 piece WoodRiver set thinking I was getting a steal, but after cutting some walnut for a jewelry box the bits just started smoking and leaving burn marks. My old Whiteside dovetail bit still cuts like butter though, I don't get why they can't just make a decent set for a fair price. I ended up tossing half the bits after the first project because they were basically useless.
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sarah1983mo ago
Not trying to be picky, but WoodRiver is actually Highland Woodworking's house brand, not Woodcraft's. They get them from different factories. But you're totally right about the quality issue either way. Those big sets are always tempting but they cut corners on the steel or the grind geometry. A lot of times they use a cheaper grade of carbide that doesn't hold up to hardwoods like walnut. It's frustrating because you'd think for the price you'd at least get bits that can finish a single project without smoking. I've had the same thing happen with a few no-name sets I grabbed at a show, ended up just sticking with single bits from brands I trust.
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