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Freud 91-100 13-Piece Super Router Bit Set with 1/2-Inch Shank and Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide | List Price: $337.60
Discount Price: $199.99
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Brand: Freud
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Features Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide with Titanium for long life and a flawless finish
- Includes the following bits: 3 double flute straight, mortising, round nose bit, "V" grooving bit, dovetail, rabbeting, rounding over, roman ogee, chamfer, bearing flush trim
- Set comes in Freud's unique shadow box case that can be hung or mount on the bench to keep bits handy and safe.Set includes Freud's Routing Tips & Techniques Video DVD
- Cuts all composition material, plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods.
- Non-Stick Perma-Shield coating to resist heat and reduce pitch build-up
Amazon sells open-box items as new [Posted on 2006-03-22]
I have not used the bits yet because the box I received from Amazon was not new (and they have not even made an effort to make it look like new: scratches, fingerprints, wood dust, two bits switched, one bit with a damaged tip). I appologize for writing this in the review section, but there's no other place to do it and I believe buyers should be aware of this. We got a new house and I ordered about one dozen products from Amazon's Tool department in the last couple of months; almost half of them were not factory-fresh when I received them. Amazon should change their policies, charge restocking fees if necessary, and sell open-box items as such.
These are excellent bits that come in a functional storage box [Posted on 2006-04-02]
As soon as received these bits last month, I made several cuts with each bit on scapes of 3/4" plywood, two species of hardwood and several species of softwood. Each of the bits cut flawlessly. They are a beauty to work with. Since that time, I have used used three bits several times and I contintue to appreciate the quality of the cut.
The storage box is solidly constructed and well designed, I appreciate the functionality of the tilt-out bit holders, the clear plastic window, the cutting profile etched in front of each bit and being able to hang the box on a wall.
One of the bits did have some rust on the shank, despite the package of desiccant that came in the storage box and I was unable to open the instructional CD that came with the set.
I think the versatility of the set would be improved if a core box bit of the same diameter was substituted for the cove bit that comes with the set. They both cut the same profile and the core box bit would give the extra flexibity of being able to make surface groves, for cuts such as pilaster flutes, etc.
Great Bits - Some Rust [Posted on 2006-08-20]
I spent the day using several of these bits on my router table. I cut 3/4" dados in hard maple, 1/2" dovetails in hard maple, and various other cuts in hard maple and white oak.
The cut quality is excellent - maybe the best I have ever achieved. The 3/4" bit cuts a dado .755" wide. The 1/2" straight bit cuts .507" wide. The 1/2" dovetail was perfectly sized. There was almost no tearout anywhere. I would give this set 5 stars but for the small amount of rust on the 1/2" shanks. It is cosmetic only, and I have no need to remove it as reported by another reviewer. I do wish Freud would use a rust inhibitor for shipping.
One final detail - these bits vibrate less than my lower cost ones. Perhaps they were balanced at the factory, but in any case, the quality control is very high. I really like this set.
Update - 10 months later - After lots of use, especially with the dovetail, straight, and roundover bits, I can say without reservation that these are the best bits I have ever used. They are still very sharp, and deliver excellent results.
great bits [Posted on 2008-02-26]
I bought this set in Nov 2006 and haven't been sorry; I would buy it again. Especially during a Freud discount special.
As of yet I haven't used all the bits, but those that I have used have performed flawlessly. What I have notice is that I can remove much more wood per pass and stress the router less with a quality bit verses a cheap one. They are worth the extra cost.
Other reviewers have commented about rust, it is true that the shanks develop some surface rust if they don't get used, that seems to be true with all high quality bits. I have some porter-cable bits that have also developed surface rust on the shank. I used a 0000 steel wool to clean the rust and now I just keep on top of it.
Seconds from Freud [Posted on 2008-06-04]
Now I know where Freud dumps their mistakes. The set I ordered came in a wooden box that was in very poor condition. The pastic panel was cracked in several places and broken in a few places. The bits had the red paint chipped off on several bits and the of course the CD was unplayable. Thank goodness for Amazon replacing this set and a second set in the same shape. Freud has always made great products so I'll assume it was just a bad day for them.
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