Ran across a new source for bits

[CW-HAL9000]

I ran across a new source for bits, if any one tries one let us know how it works. I usually buy from ebay and press them into carvetight adapters myself. Funny an ad for these popped up on an unrelated web page I was looking at. I don't need any now but the price is decent and the coating seems interesting.

http://tts-products.com/index.php/am...bit-46290.html

[widget223]

Very timely for me since I am looking for some bits. I do not see one here that matches what I have. The one your link points to is 2 inches in length mine is 2 1/2". My cutting area is 1" the one listed is 5/16". The chart has bits that fit some of the dimensions but not all. How critical is the length? Can I use a 3" bit in place of a 2 1/2"? I read on another thread that one needs to measure the shank protrusion. Is the critical measurement above or below the adapter?

Thanks

[bjbethke]

I ran across a new source for bits, if any one tries one let us know how it works. I usually buy from ebay and press them into carvetight adapters myself. Funny an ad for these popped up on an unrelated web page I was looking at. I don't need any now but the price is decent and the coating seems interesting.

http://tts-products.com/index.php/am...bit-46290.html

It doesn't say what the bits are made from.
Are these Steel or Carbide bits?
It looks like the “B” length is 5/16 inch.

They should work with 1/2 inch stock? Steel won't last as long.

[bergerud]

These are high quality carbide bits. I have a few of these. I bought them from

http://www.toolstoday.com/p-6225-sol...keywords=46280

[zan29]

I also order from Toolstoday and like Bergerud says, they are very high quality bits and for Canadians, the shipping cost is only 9.95$.

[Alan Malmstrom]

Your link is to a flat bottom bit but you would want the ball nose for carving, which is more expensive.

[widget223]

Decided to go with Amazon. Same price as carvewright but free shipping. The e-bay one is likely a cheaper way to go but I can use another adapter.

http://www.amazon.com/CarveWright-BC...dp/B0044BCKJU/

[CNC Carver]

That seems crazy they can offer parts on Amazon with free shipping but charge any order from them 12-24 shipping.

[bergerud]

If one buys carbide bits with 1/4" shanks, one has to either use the ER11M adapter:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-1pcs-1-2...item41756bc469

or learn how to take the CT adapters on and off. See my post:

http://forum.carvewright.com/showthr...273#post217273


Using the carbide bits in the split adapters is too risky.

[smurfjeep]

Is there anyway to sharpen your CW bits, like you could a drill bit? I see people post other bits from other manufactures, is there an inherent problem with the CW bits or is it just expensive?