Victor Robinson
07-02-2014, 6:16 PM
Chipped a router bit for the first time - a Freud Quadra cove and bead bit that was brand new except for this project. Was using it to make some small trim moldings with poplar. The wood was clean, and I'm positive I didn't hit any embedded metal or drop the bit or anything else silly. One of the blades has a 1x2 mm chunk missing at the edge. I'll post a pic shortly.
What's the protocol on this? Cost of doing business or should I be getting in touch with Freud? I have a collection of pretty decent bits (mostly Whiteside) in addition to some cheapies, and take good care of them. I've had paint chips here and there but never had a chip of the carbide before. I doubt it's affecting cut quality much as there are still 3 good wings, but it still kind of irks me that a brand new high quality bit chipped on its first project without an insult that I can find.
What's the protocol on this? Cost of doing business or should I be getting in touch with Freud? I have a collection of pretty decent bits (mostly Whiteside) in addition to some cheapies, and take good care of them. I've had paint chips here and there but never had a chip of the carbide before. I doubt it's affecting cut quality much as there are still 3 good wings, but it still kind of irks me that a brand new high quality bit chipped on its first project without an insult that I can find.