I often hear "is it worth ....." from woodworking friends, who typically want to know what's worth the extra few bucks.
Here's the tools where I've seen the difference:
a) Saw blades ----- unambiguously worth it to spend extra
I have a 10 40 Freud blade on my saw.
b) Fortsner drill bits ---- unambiguously worth it
Replaced a few select bits that I picked up from Lowe's.
In my case - went from an inexpensive PC set to individual freud bits
You can really see the difference looking at the shavings. The PC bits
tore wood ---- the Freud bits slice it.
c) Router bits -----
Replacing bits from Sears with Freud Diablo bits. The difference is evident.
I'm guessing my next upgrade adventure will involve my chisels.
I have an inexpensive Wood River set, right now. Have been looking at a Narex set for some time.
Here's the tools where I've seen the difference:
a) Saw blades ----- unambiguously worth it to spend extra
I have a 10 40 Freud blade on my saw.
b) Fortsner drill bits ---- unambiguously worth it
Replaced a few select bits that I picked up from Lowe's.
In my case - went from an inexpensive PC set to individual freud bits
You can really see the difference looking at the shavings. The PC bits
tore wood ---- the Freud bits slice it.
c) Router bits -----
Replacing bits from Sears with Freud Diablo bits. The difference is evident.
I'm guessing my next upgrade adventure will involve my chisels.
I have an inexpensive Wood River set, right now. Have been looking at a Narex set for some time.
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