Any woodworkers?

I wish i could find that here

 

You and me both. I can dream.

 

Going slow but its getting there

 

I may be making another Arizona trip in May 2021...

 

bring some lumber! If you come out this far

 

I’m going to try to get out there one more time. I’ve been 10-12 times since 2004. I have family in Sun City. It’s crazy that I’m still getting walnut for $1 a board foot. Two different mills are selling it for that. Everyone else is charging $4-6.

 

Thats dirt cheap. Its not even close to that price here...$7-8 board foot here.

Sun city is 2:41 from me

 

You must be up north?

 

North west, id drive down though

 

I generally drive thru Kingman headed to Victorville, CA. Still have a few Air Force buddies I go visit.

 

Nice, thats where Im at

 

I ordered a Metabo router and other some woodworking tools from the Black Friday sales, and I was wondering if anyone can recommend a set of router bits.

I see some sets on HD and Lowe's website. However, they're a ton of bits for cheap, so I question their quality/longevity. On the flipside, there is a 6 bit set on Rocker for $150 which scares the pocketbook.

 

General advice is to not go for sets, and buy quality bits for only what you need and add to it. However, if you haven't routed before you may not know what you need. However, I started out with Harbor Freight of all places and they worked well to start me out. Your call if you trust cheapest Chinese materials spinning at 8k.

Whiteside, MLCS are good review and value. I have a ton of Stone Mountain from Peachtree Woodworking and am very happy. The Rockler brand hasn't let me down for anything I've tried.

First bits or set should include a flush trim (one bearing top or bottom or both), roundover with bearing, straight bit that can plunge. After that you can add as you please.

 

It’s more like victimville now. If you’re talking about where George AB use to be.

 

Thanks for the advice.

I've never used a router before, so I don't know exactly what I'll need. The first projects that I want to do once I finish getting setup are some picture frames and a couple book/media cases. Maybe try my hand at a desk and nightstands after that.

Given those projects, the round over, dado/rabbet, and profile/flush trim that you suggested make the most sense.

 

Freud bits are also a good cost / quality balance

 

Very nice!