8mm shank bits

[Philcav7]

What options do I have for 8mm shank bits in the US, besides festool? Most of my material will be mdf panels and birch ply.

I'm looking for the best quality/longevity option of bits for the OF1010 that I just bought.

I know options are limited, but I haven't really found any yet. The festool bit that I got with the router failed in less than 48" of dados on birch plywood.

How does the service life of festool bits compare to others? This was absolutely the shortest life I've experienced and I was expecting much more from a product with the festool badge.

 

[Cochese]

You got a bit with the router? Or bought at the same time?

Your other option is 1/4", and there are a multitude of options at different price points.

 

[erock]

If you're heck bent on using 8mm shank router bits for the OF1010,  search on eBay  "ELU 8mm shank router bit"

I ordered a  ELU 6mm up cut spiral bit and it's been treating me good.

Eric

P.S.  auto correct through the FOG software changed H-E- double hockey sticks to "heck".......I would never use the word "heck"

 

[RKA]

Lee valley has a selection of 8mm bits.  I haven't used them, but I'm generally impressed with most things I order from them, so I would try them if I needed.

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=69399

 

[Philcav7]

I bought the 10mm spiral cutter with the router.

I know 1/4" is an option, but would prefer the strongest shank possible to minimize deflection.

Cost really doesn't matter to me if it provides value. I spent nearly $40 for this bit and got less than 10 minutes of use. Disappointing.

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[rljatl]

Here are a couple of possibilities...I would call both of these companies and ask them about 8mm bits.  Please let us know what they say.

1. Infinity has a few 8mm bits:
Infinity Router Bits

2. Whiteside has a few 8mm shank dovetail bits, but not much else. 
Whiteside

 

[Philcav7]

Thanks all! I wasnt aware of lee valley.

Hopefully whiteside has some options not listed in their catalog. They have served me well

I will make some calls.

 

[Cochese]

I bought the 10mm spiral cutter with the router.

I know 1/4" is an option, but would prefer the strongest shank possible to minimize deflection.

Cost really doesn't matter to me if it provides value. I spent nearly $40 for this bit and got less than 10 minutes of use. Disappointing.

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A little over a mm isn't going to do that much. If you're going to push the bits hard, get the 1400 and use 1/2".

 

[bkharman]

Can a 1400 collet go on a 1010?  I only have a 1400 and have used a 2200, and their collets are interchangeable.

Pardon if this is a dumb question.

Eric, I would like to see a rated G version of you in a blooper reel!

Good luck on the bits. Most of my are .5" but I have 2 or 3 that are 8mm or .25".

Cheers. Bryan.

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[tjbnwi]

Can a 1400 collet go on a 1010?  I only have a 1400 and have used a 2200, and their collets are interchangeable.

Pardon if this is a dumb question.

Eric, I would like to see a rated G version of you in a blooper reel!

Good luck on the bits. Most of my are .5" but I have 2 or 3 that are 8mm or .25".

Cheers. Bryan.

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No the collets are interchangeable between the 1400 and 2200.

The Festool router bits are some of the best I've ever used. I have the full line of Festool solid surface router bits. They're great bits.

Tom

 

[Svar]

Woodcraft has 8 mm shank bitshttp://www.woodcraft.com/category/PA113-03/router-bits.aspx?Shank=8 mm

 

[mwahaha]

A little over a mm isn't going to do that much. If you're going to push the bits hard, get the 1400 and use 1/2".

an 8mm bit is 23% wider than a 1/4inch bit.

 

[Svar]

A little over a mm isn't going to do that much. If you're going to push the bits hard, get the 1400 and use 1/2".

an 8mm bit is 23% wider than a 1/4inch bit.

Moreover, cross sectional area is 58% greater (shear strength), and bend as well as torque strength is twice as great. Its quadratic and cubic relationships respectively.

 

[Michael Kellough]

A little over a mm isn't going to do that much. If you're going to push the bits hard, get the 1400 and use 1/2".

an 8mm bit is 23% wider than a 1/4inch bit.

Moreover, cross sectional area is 58% greater (shear strength), and bend as well as torque strength is twice as great. Its quadratic and cubic relationships respectively.

[blink]  And, it's a lot stronger...

 

[Cochese]

Stepping up to a 1/2" bit it's even greater.

This is a conversation that has been repeated before. Use what you want.

So, is the extra difficulty in finding 8mm bits worth the trouble?
It is is strength is important.

That was really what I was getting at. That's also one of the reasons I think the 1400 is vastly superior, even though I own both.

 

[Michael Kellough]

The question is where to find bits for the OF1010.
It maxes out at 8mm.
So, is the extra difficulty in finding 8mm bits worth the trouble?
It is if strength is important.

 

[nickao]

To answer the question no it's not worth the extra effort to find 8mm bits.

 

[Michael Kellough]

To answer the question no it's not worth the extra effort to find 8mm bits.

I'd have to go along with Nick on this. I've used 1" cutters with 1/4" shanks with no problem. Bigger than that and the router itself slows down so I'd go to a bigger router and a bigger shank bit.

I always use the small router preferentially, if it is capable.

 

[bertv]

Felder (Hammer, Format4) offers a 50-piece set of 8 mm bits that is around € 170, here in Europe. Could be they sell it in the US.

 

[Svar]

To answer the question no it's not worth the extra effort to find 8mm bits.

There is no extra effort. They are available from Rockler, Lee Valley, Woodcraft, Whiteside, Onsrud, Infinity, finally Festool, and others in all major types and profiles.