HILTEX 10108 Tungsten Carbide Router Bit Set, Woodworking Tools and Accessories, 1/4-Inch Shank, 24-Piece Set
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It will, in fact.
Yes. On my base stand, I use a Ryobi router, which works great.
No, these router bits have a shaft size of. A Dremel uses 0.25 inch (1/4 inch) and a Dremel uses 0.25 inch (1/4 inch). 125984 (less than an eighth of an inch)
It should work if it's a 1/4" bit. Check your router's owner's manual to see if it's a 1/4" router.
Selected User Reviews For HILTEX 10108 Tungsten Carbide Router Bit Set, Woodworking Tools and Accessories, 1/4-Inch Shank, 24-Piece Set
Don't make the same mistakes that I did - Get a good set of router bits by spending a little more money. The screw that held the bearing in the bit failed about a minute after it was first used. The bearing was thrown to the ground, but the screw was bouncing around my workshop like a bullet. I'm not sure where the screw went, but it didn't land on me. Dangerous shards of junk. Hiltex: Your quality control should make you ashamed.
For the beginner or home user, this is an excellent set of router bits. They aren't as good as the major (expensive or industrial) brands in terms of quality, strength, or durability, but they do the job for a while. If I find myself using a bit repeatedly, I'll splurge and buy a Whiteside bit to replace the one in this kit. Unfortunately, a single Whiteside bit can cost up to three times as much as the entire set. Some users have expressed their dissatisfaction with the product:br>1) The case is inexpensive and/or arrives damaged: Mine arrived in perfect condition and appears to be quite long-lasting. It should last indefinitely if properly cared for. br>2) Getting the bits out of the case is extremely difficult: The bits are each held in a plastic socket, rather than being dropped into drilled holes in the wood. They can be easily removed with a little practice (or lubrication), but they remain securely in their socket. br>3) The parts are dull, break easily, or wear out quickly: These aren't industrial-grade bits, so treat them with care. They won't hold up to "hogging out" deep cuts in a single pass (especially in hardwoods), and users must understand proper feed directions to get smooth cuts, but with a little practice and care, they'll last a long time. br>br>Overall, this set is a great value - An appealing price for a very usable assortment of common woodworking bits. Is it something I'd go out of my way to get? As I previously stated, if a bit wears out due to frequent use, I will replace it with a more expensive single bit. I'd buy the set again to replenish my inventory if I wear out a few bits over time due to infrequent use. I'd recommend the set to other "wood butchers" in the hobby or at home, and I believe they'd be pleased with the results.
Know what you're getting when you combine these elements: Essentially, the router bits are disposable. Don't get me wrong: these are probably fine for a hobbyist or light work, and they'll do fine for basic soft wood routing. After a few runs, hard woods will most likely outperform them, and softwood routing will result in the edge being trimmed. Keep in mind that you're getting 24 bits for the price of one or two name brand bits, so keep that in mind.
The round-over bits are incorrectly designed. The bearing is smaller than the bit's end, and the bit itself curves past vertical, biting into the wood and leaving a line along the cut adjacent to the bearing. It takes a lot of sanding to get rid of the line. I'll be returning to inspect the remaining pieces for any strange quality control issues, such as the blue coating peeling away at the edges. I'm going to stay away from this brand in the future.
It's great to have a variety of cutters to experiment with, but I'd expect better results from bits that are advertised as "tungsten carbide and heat resistant. " I made some PlayDo stamp organizers for my wife's classroom out of a couple of them, which I made out of poplar. I'm a fan of the 18-inch model. I can't hog out a lot of material at once because I'm using a V variable speed cordless router. 125" cuts were made with a square grooving tool at 10,000 rpm and a very low feed rate, and the cutters still had but marks on them. Tried 0. Even with 0625" cuts, heat discoloration was visible. I used a metal edge guide to run the router base against, so there was virtually no side load on the tool. br>br>The cut groove accuracy was excellent. Sought 0. I asked for "750" and got it. br>br>I wouldn't buy gain, but they're not so bad that I'd pass them up in favor of something else. I'm just keeping an eye on them and replacing them when necessary.
To begin with, unless you are a professional woodworker, you have no right to review or even purchase these bits. This set is in no way comparable to single bits that are more expensive than the entire set. Having said that, these are good bits for a beginner woodworker. The slashes are good. I've done several round overs and chamfers on projects made of pine, fir, birch, and other "softer" woods with no issues. On hard woods, they do just fine. If you're going to make any kind of deep cuts, I recommend doing several passes. I've been using the small straight bit on mahogany, and it's almost worn out after several passes. br>br>Anyway, if you only do a few projects a year, these will suffice; if you use router bits every day, you should upgrade.
It's fun to mess around with when you're trying out new ways to use your router, but it's far from high-quality. When these failed to do the job, I had to upgrade to a more expensive bit.
BUYING IS A MISTAKE. A bearing broke on the second side of a small project, which was made of soft pine and took a long time to complete. The bit holders that were glued in came loose and did not come in the wood box that was shown. I'll give the bits a shot in the hopes of getting a better result.
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