8mm shank router bit for dados/grooves?

[Aaron Hinni]

I have an OF 1010 and am trying to figure out what bit to get for making dados in 3/4" plywood. The Festool 490949 16x20mm spiral bit that is recommended in older threads is discontinued. Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[webfarmer]

Although some bits are no longer sold in the US, I was able to call Festool customer service and a few 8mm bits were delivered to me from Germany.  It was a bit pricey, and took a little time, but I was able to acquire the bits that I wanted.

Brett

 

[sancho57]

These are pretty good bits though not 8mm

http://www.woodline.com/p-1738-plywood-sets.aspx

 

[Loren Woirhaye]

Lee Valley has a selection of 8mm bits

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=69400&cat=1,46168,69399&ap=1

I have not tried the 8mm bits but I have some others from them and they are good quality.