Old router bits
Moderators: HopefulSSer, admin
-
- Gold Member
- Posts: 179
- Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2008 2:35 pm
- Location: San Diego, CA/Kittanning, PA
- Contact:
Old router bits
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement 1/4" router arbor for interchangeable cutters and edge guides?
I have a set of Sears router cutters (probably from the '70s) with an arbor and several edge guides. The shaft of the arbor is bent and I can't find anything comparable. I've checked Sears, Rockler, Home Depot, Lowe's.
It looks like all of todays cutters are a single piece - cutter, guide and arbor.
Otherwise, I'll have to start buying new router bits each time I start a new project.
I have a set of Sears router cutters (probably from the '70s) with an arbor and several edge guides. The shaft of the arbor is bent and I can't find anything comparable. I've checked Sears, Rockler, Home Depot, Lowe's.
It looks like all of todays cutters are a single piece - cutter, guide and arbor.
Otherwise, I'll have to start buying new router bits each time I start a new project.
- Ed in Tampa
- Platinum Member
- Posts: 5830
- Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:45 am
- Location: North Tampa Bay area Florida
wgander
I have a set of those router bits too. If yours are like mine do yourself a favor and toss them and get an new bit. Mine were high speed steel and to me were poorly made which is probably why you can't find a replacement for them.
My advice toss them and get yourself a good new carbide bit and see the world of difference.
I have a set of those router bits too. If yours are like mine do yourself a favor and toss them and get an new bit. Mine were high speed steel and to me were poorly made which is probably why you can't find a replacement for them.
My advice toss them and get yourself a good new carbide bit and see the world of difference.
- RobertTaylor
- Platinum Member
- Posts: 560
- Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:28 am
- Location: North Canton, Ohio
i had some of those also. i used them quite a bit for small projects like ogees on shelves and the supports under them. i had two different types one was sears and the cutters screwed on a threaded end. the other was vermont-american that had a locknut on the end. i still see the vermont-american one at flea markets quite often. i think i still have a sears shaft with four different pilots.
Bob
1954 greenie, 1963 anniversary edition now a mini,
1984 500, 1985 510, 1987 510, pro-planer, bandsaw, dust collector
1954 greenie, 1963 anniversary edition now a mini,
1984 500, 1985 510, 1987 510, pro-planer, bandsaw, dust collector
Nick Engler
http://www.workshopcompanion.com
http://www.workshopcompanion.com
- a1gutterman
- Platinum Member
- Posts: 3653
- Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:45 am
- Location: "close to" Seattle
Hi wgander,
Many years ago, I inherited a box of HSS Craftsman bits that my grandfather had, along with his Craftsman router. I used, perhaps abused, these bits, but they just did knot do the job for me. I had all but decided that routing was knot worth the effort, until I found and started using the carbide tipped anti-kickback bits. I wood never return to those other bits. Just my 2 cents worth.
Many years ago, I inherited a box of HSS Craftsman bits that my grandfather had, along with his Craftsman router. I used, perhaps abused, these bits, but they just did knot do the job for me. I had all but decided that routing was knot worth the effort, until I found and started using the carbide tipped anti-kickback bits. I wood never return to those other bits. Just my 2 cents worth.
Tim
Buying US made products will help keep YOUR job or retirement funds safer.
Buying US made products will help keep YOUR job or retirement funds safer.
I still have -- and use -- a set of the Sears bits we're discussing. Bought them in the early 70s. It's a little-known fact, but a fact nonetheless, that you can get good tool steel sharper than carbide with a little elbow grease and polishing compound. I use these bits on figured woods for just that reason. The edge doesn't last as long as carbide, but it cuts cleaner while it's sharp.
With all good wishes,
With all good wishes,
Nick Engler
http://www.workshopcompanion.com
http://www.workshopcompanion.com
-
- Platinum Member
- Posts: 1237
- Joined: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:10 pm
=====================
Last edited by judaspre1982 on Sat May 20, 2017 5:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.
-
- Gold Member
- Posts: 179
- Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2008 2:35 pm
- Location: San Diego, CA/Kittanning, PA
- Contact:
router bits
Thanks!
I sent you a PM.
Bill
I sent you a PM.
Bill