Router bits - Lee Valley vs CMT

richie00boy · 8th August 2010, 11:46 PM

I usually use CMT router bits which are absolute top notch. I've been looking at the bits from Lee Valley as their prices are attractive and I've heard their name mentioned a few times.

Can anybody comment on the quality of Lee Valley bits, particularly the 45 degree chamfer bit? Any feedback from users of both Lee Valley and CMT would be good.

454Casull · 9th August 2010, 12:51 AM

From what I've heard, Whiteside bits are by far the best.

doorman · 9th August 2010, 02:41 AM

In my experience, Lee Valley is very good re: replacing anything defective.
I use mostly Freud bits, but CMT are certainly highly regarded (and priced!)
Don

8th August 2010, 11:46 PM	#1
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	Router bits - Lee Valley vs CMT I usually use CMT router bits which are absolute top notch. I've been looking at the bits from Lee Valley as their prices are attractive and I've heard their name mentioned a few times. Can anybody comment on the quality of Lee Valley bits, particularly the 45 degree chamfer bit? Any feedback from users of both Lee Valley and CMT would be good. __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

9th August 2010, 12:51 AM	#2
454Casull diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada	From what I've heard, Whiteside bits are by far the best. __________________ Building a 2.1 system out of a 3/4"x4'x8' sheet

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9th August 2010, 02:41 AM	#3
doorman diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Vancouver Isl. B.C.	In my experience, Lee Valley is very good re: replacing anything defective. I use mostly Freud bits, but CMT are certainly highly regarded (and priced!) Don

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