Sears Router Bit Set Half Off

[IBBugsy]

Just got an email for Craftsman Club members of this 6 piece router bit set for half price ($20) - Item #00926004000

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@0519089240.1144076456@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccikaddhgifdkldcegecegjdghldgfi.0&vertical=SEARS&pid=00926004000&lid=routerset_h&sid=ie17-4_BELjMNAdpxMmD

Thoughts??

[LCHIEN]

Just got an email for Craftsman Club members of this 6 piece router bit set for half price ($20) - Item #00926004000

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@0519089240.1144076456@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccikaddhgifdkldcegecegjdghldgfi.0&vertical=SEARS&pid=00926004000&lid=routerset_h&sid=ie17-4_BELjMNAdpxMmD

Thoughts??

Two straight bis, one dovetail bit, the cheapest profiles around.
also, 1/4" shanks.
$40 is too much, only a fair buy at $20 sale price unless you have a 1/4" shank only router.

[Stormbringer]

FWIW, this set was thrown in free with an entry level router table I had purchased from them a few years ago....didn't know any better then.

I would pass. You could get a much larger set with 1/2 shanks for another $15 when Blades n Bits runs their "damaged" case promo. It gets good reviews.

Greg

[kmk]

HD has 8pc set for the same money.
You can get 8pc of your choice at woodcraft for the same money. I think 1/2 shanks.

[mikeg]

Holbren has some good sets at decent prices. If you're limited to 1/4" shanks, they've got this set: http://www.holbren.com/product.php?p...&cat=27&page=1 Otherwise they've got some other sets. They also sell bits individually.

mikeg

[vaking]

Skip it. I have a set from Costco for $40 with 20 bits and this set. Costco bits are better. If your router supports 1/2" shank - go for set with 1/2" from Holbren, MLCS, B&B.

[wd4lc]

This set is now $14.99.

[JSUPreston]

I've got this set as well. Bits seem to cut okay, but the bearings aren't worth squat. Unless you need some junk bits or don't care about the bearings, you'd be better off passing.

BTW: I had one bearing to just fall apart and one to go MIA during use. Maybe I did something wrong, but other than being able to tighten the screw, I didn't see much other maintenance I could do.

[sweensdv]

This set is now $14.99.

And............this thread is also almost 3 years old.

[JSUPreston]

Dave, I didn't catch that. There was a discussion on slickdeals last night about the same bit kit, which is why I thought we were talking about it here.

[wd4lc]

And............this thread is also almost 3 years old.

Sorry, I wasn't sure if an update or a new thread would be more appropriate. Please be constructive with your criticism so that I may know what the proper thing is to do next time. Thanks.

[sweensdv]

Well, if you consider that criticism then please let me know exactly what I need to do to be more constructive in my replies to you.

Is this better, what in the world were you thinking when you brought back to life a thread that dealt with a sale that was going on 3 years ago? How is that pertinent today?

On a brighter note, I'm glad to see that you're familiar with and know how to use the Search feature.

[wd4lc]

Is this better, what in the world were you thinking when you brought back to life a thread that dealt with a sale that was going on 3 years ago? How is that pertinent today?

This sale is currently on and at a lower price at $14.99. I figured instead of starting a new thread I would search to make sure that it wasn't already posted. I saw that someone posted a thread awhile back about the same bit set on sale at the same store. Figured I would bump it at the new lower price.

That should answer both of your questions.

[Stormbringer]

[quote=sweensdv;389669] What in the world were you thinking when you brought back to life a thread that dealt with a sale that was going on 3 years ago? How is that pertinent today?

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Why would you rip into the dude for mentioning the price dropped on something that was previosly posted, regardless of when it was posted?Old threads come up all the time and this one, with others opinions on the item in question, is just as valid today as it was a year or ago or three years ago. You'd rather have him post it as a new topic, have folks run out to get them only to find out later there not worth it? I think the others experiences with these bits are worth reviving and commend WD4lC for searching for it.

[LCHIEN]

to boot, it's out of stock.