Skil 30-Piece Router Bit Set with 1/4-in Dia Shank $49.98 + Free Shipping reg. $99 @ Lowes
 

Skil 30-Piece Router Bit Set with 1/4-in Dia Shank
Item #: 209177 | Model #: 91030
Was: $99.00(Save 49% thru 11/21/2012)
Now $49.98

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30-Piece Skil Router Bit Set (1/4" Diameter Shank) $50 + Free Shipping
 

Lowes.com has 30-Piece Skil Router Bit Set (1/4" Diameter Shank) on sale for $49.98. Shipping is free. Thanks mirage18ls

Price Research: Our research has shown that this 30-Piece Skil Router Bit Set (1/4-In Diameter Shank) is $35 lower (40% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant including shipping, with prices starting from $85 - daisybeetle

Nice set. I may have to pick this up....

Can anyone vouch for the quality of these bits over comparable DeWalt/Bosch/etc? It's a good deal but router bits aren't something you want to cheap out on depending on job.

I just went to Lowe's reviews page. Not bad for a starter it sounds... 4.2/5 out of 24

Lowe's Reviews [lowes.com]

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They are so-so ,If you really do a lot of routing get 1/2 inch shank bits vs these 1/4 inch as they are stronger and more durable. These lose their sharpness quickly. I would suggest either go to a company like MLCS or Eagle America for much better sets and possibly better pricing in some case's.Their 15 piece sets have basically all you'll ever need as far as bits go and MLCS has free shippin

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/sh...nAodJEoAgA

I have 2 skil bits, 1 bosch, and 5-6 craftsman. I don't notice a difference in them. They are far better than the super cheap bits I started with.

Okay, so I see a set of bits for $50 and then immediately go looking for a router on craigslist with plans to build my own table. I am not sure if that is normal or not...

Perfectly normal. That's why you're on here :)

cough/cough-enabler

Build your own router table or just a table?

These bits should be fine unless you own your own cabinet making business.

I picked up some Diablo bits a while back at HD for super cheap. Those things are as smooth as butter. Probably why they cost 30 bucks a piece.

I was thinking my own router table as an extension off of my workbench with a wood fence. Nothing too fancy.

I have these exact bits. Although I wouldn't vouch for their quality OVER brands like DeWalt, et. al., I would still vouch that they are great quality for what they are.

I've had them for about 3 years and used them on TONS of projects.

I recently replaced a 10' x 12' section of my exterior house wall cedar siding that was damaged. I had to custom make the cedar siding because I couldn't find anybody who could match the 4.5" profile of my original 100 year old siding boards. I used these 2 of these bits to make the tongue and groove on each side of the custom cut 10' boards. And that's just the most recent project those bits were used for.

Those bits are still sharp! You'd have to do a *lot* of routing with each bit to notice them getting duller. There is nothing wrong with this set for a beginner/amateur.

not even close. if you do actual work on router bits, you don't want these. 1/4 shanks are simply too much vibration for any cut that requires precision or big material removal. These are toys for occassional little projects. a good deal, nevertheless for edge trimmers.

I'm not a very light wood worker. I'm gonna give this a shot. I got tools in my garage that i don't know if i'll ever use, but never know when the extra bits comes in handy :)
Can't believe i woke up at 4 am to check for deals at SD....hahahaha

I recall a woodworker friend of mine saying one should go for a thicker shank than 1/4". I think he said vibration that will effec the tool path. Don't know how much of a concern that is or if any of that would be noticeable in the final product...

I would consider myself an expert to novice woodworker and I'm thinking of picking this set up as backup. I highly doubt they will compare to Freud, let alone Whiteside, but it may be a good set if you don't have some of the profiles included.

It's true, 1/2" shanks make A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE.

It is true that 1/2" bits are a lot better. If just getting started, get a router that can handle those. However, if you want a starter selection of bits cheap, it is acceptable to get a router with 1/2" capacity and then get a selection like this for variety. You can use 1/4" bits with a 1/2"-capable router, if you have the right collet (usually both sizes are included with a router).

Even if you are already established, a deal like this could e OK for getting a selection of "throw-away" bits. The kind you would use, say, when routing previously-used wood that might possibly have a nail stuck in it that you missed. Or to get some infrequently used sizes that you would not want to bother spending $30 apiece on.

As for router tables: I will go against the grain a little here, and say: if you think there's a decent chance that you will continue with woodworking, buy one to start with. And make it a good one. The thing is, when you are just getting started you have so much to learn, and you will easily be frustrated. Making a dead-flat router table with an acceptable fence / T-track is actually a lot harder than it seems for a beginner, and if you try to make your own right off the bat, you might end up frustrating yourself and never getting out of an endless loop of trying to build shop equipment.

Just my input, after trying that route myself.

I broke 2 1/2" Diablo flush trim bits cutting MDF - oops.

Trying my luck with these, and the skil base router combo on amazon. Plunge and fixed bases, 2.25 HP and accepts 1/2" collet as well. Came to 81 bucks plus tax, since there was a 15 off 75 on all skil tools.

How did you get it to $81? Did you go through Amazon or through skilshop? Amazon shows $96 but the $15 off is only on skilshop and that price is $99 to start.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...00_s00_i00

This link still shows 96.98 for me.

Right, but how did you get it to $81 as you mentioned previously? That $15 off $75 is only on the Skilshop site. Am I missing something?

Thx

Forget it. It finally showed at the checkout. Sorry and thanks!

It says Special Offers Available. I was going to mention that it shows up at checkout, but I see you found it.

I'll second the same argument made here by a few people: if you're doing any serious amount of routing...that is you'll actually be USING 30 different bits...you'll want a 1/2" router. 1/4" trim routers aren't designed for heavy use or harder materials like the 'real' 1/2" routers are.

I do have a 1/4" trim router and it's great for small projects, but I can't imagine needing any more than a few bits. I ended up with a 12-piece bit set from Harbor Freight for about $20, and even though I usually avoid HF like the plague these actually work pretty well. I'd rather skimp a little on the 1/4" and invest in the 1/2" ones.

I picked up a set. Like others, I prefer 1/2" freuds for my "favorite" bits, but I don't have the money to buy a 30-piece set of those. I'll probably never use some of these bits, but it won't hurt to have them handy just in case. Thanks, OP.

Just wondering if anyone has used the Sears Craftsman bits before and can say if these are better than Sears' router bits?

Remember, you're losing money on every deal you don't buy.

can i build a home network with this?

glad to hear that i'm not the only one lolz

I work at Lowe's and I found out that we actually lose money on each one of these that we sell. I can't remember that exact number, but it is somewhere between -10% to -15% on the margin. Sign up for a mylowe's card and Lowe's will usually send you a 10% coupon!

Meh, I was looking for a gigabit router.

Fine set for beginners, you will find a use for maybe half of these at best. A good starting point though to find if you will actually ever use router bits. Good investment to start out.

A good set will cost hundreds, and while you may "think" you want to get into woodworking, it is a losing proposition for most.

$400 for a good set, $300 for the wood. You build a $200 dollar coffee table. Do the math....

Here's my advice for beginners: Any experienced woodworker can tell you the cheap tools are worth less than nothing. Thing is, lumber is more expensive than tools these days. Say if you buy a router that's not very precise, you will have to go through test cuts and waste a lot of lumber for a project, or ending up having very unstable/dangerous joints. I have two excellent routers, a Festool and a Makita. I rarely use them. A lot of time, it's easier to use a plane or sander to make adjustments after a cut - not frequently because my saw is precise.

Realistically, I think a lot of people are like my father: he bought the tools and started imagining projects, and never touched the tools - which I'm sure saved him a few fingers. Not a bad thing to buy cheap tools in this case.


IMHO, the cheapest ways to get some useful furniture or home improvement projects done is probably a high quality plunge saw (Festool, Dewalt, Makita) and a Kreg pocket hole jig and hand drill, which will total about $500 new, assuming you're all cheap like me. Plus, you aren't likely to lose a finger doing it. Extra money goes to jointer and planer. The jointer might slice a piece of your finger off, but that's better than chopping off.

I still have all ten fingers because I mainly use hand tools. A few stitches on my thumb due to a dull chisel, that's it!