Woodpeckers Ultra-Shear in 8mm

Jeff why didn't you call out that the 8mm would work in the Shaper Origin?  I read the ad copy and it mentioned the 1010 but not the Shaper which seems like a primary sales target for 8mm. 
 
Kudos to WP for hearing the 8mm request and taking the leap. Jeff, I'm sure you were instrumental, thanks.

While the V-bit is low on my list, as a general statement if 8mm is an available option, along the 1/4" & 1/2", I'll likely choose it every time. Reason being is the bulk of my routing uses a palm router (+ Origin) and I've added 8mm collets for all my routers. 8mm performs well enough, and anything I buy in 1/2" is useless for my small routers.

RMW

 
Richard/RMW said:
Kudos to WP for hearing the 8mm request and taking the leap. Jeff, I'm sure you were instrumental, thanks.

While the V-bit is low on my list, as a general statement if 8mm is an available option, along the 1/4" & 1/2", I'll likely choose it every time. Reason being is the bulk of my routing uses a palm router (+ Origin) and I've added 8mm collets for all my routers. 8mm performs well enough, and anything I buy in 1/2" is useless for my small routers.

RMW
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Hope enough people feel the same way. I stuck my neck out a little on this one.
 
Thanks Jeff, I know 8mm isn't as big a seller but its nice when companies listen. 

As an aside, I saw the email for the one day only sale on the SpinRite spindle.  I missed it but I saw you had the ER20 - 8mm collet listed.  I had no idea that was available from you (I asked a couple of times when I first bought my SpinRite) so I plan to get one.  I know they are available everywhere but was hoping you would have one so I know its a good product.  Thanks.
 
I ordered one yesterday to use on my Shaper Origin and OF1010.

I was one of the people who asked Woodpecker to start doing 8mm shank bits, figure it would be good to order one.

Bob
 
jeffinsgf said:
Richard/RMW said:
Kudos to WP for hearing the 8mm request and taking the leap. Jeff, I'm sure you were instrumental, thanks.

While the V-bit is low on my list, as a general statement if 8mm is an available option, along the 1/4" & 1/2", I'll likely choose it every time. Reason being is the bulk of my routing uses a palm router (+ Origin) and I've added 8mm collets for all my routers. 8mm performs well enough, and anything I buy in 1/2" is useless for my small routers.

RMW
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Hope enough people feel the same way. I stuck my neck out a little on this one.
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I'll post it over on the Shaper Forum to give it a little more visibility.

RMW
 
I don't use a V bit often enough to go that far, but the 8mm shank is definitely attractive. I would gladly purchase other bit shapes/sizes.
 
I just ordered my first ultrasheer and didn't even notice the 8mm version. I got a set of the bowl bits to try out. I wonder if I can get an 8mm collet for my 3hp porter cable in my router lift.
 
Leemstradamus said:
I just ordered my first ultrasheer and didn't even notice the 8mm version. I got a set of the bowl bits to try out. I wonder if I can get an 8mm collet for my 3hp porter cable in my router lift.
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In a router that powerful you wouldn't find 1/2" to be better?
 
I agree and it is mostly what I use in it. But from time to time I have to use 1/4" for stuff that I don't have in 1/2". So for those times I don't have things in 1/2" but might possibly have it in 8mm then I can jump to it. You know for those times it's easier to take the work to the tool instead of the tool to the work.

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Leemstradamus said:
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I wonder if I can get an 8mm collet for my 3hp porter cable in my router lift.
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Questionable. They've discontinued that router and I don't remember seeing anything other than 1/2" and 1/4" when it was in production. Amana makes 1/2" to 8mm reducing collars.
 
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