Custom Router Bits?

[Jon Eckels]

Does anyone know of a machine shop somewhere that might make custom router bits? or am I going to have to go with a shaper to get custom cutters?

[Al Killian]

Either a shaper or a moulding machine. It would depend on how much you plan on using the shaper as the bits a exspensive.

[Gene Michael]

Try a company called MCLS at 1-800-533-9298. They specializein router bits and may be able to help you. The biggest block is that everything I see in router bits is imported from China. Good Luck!!!

[Richard Blaine]

Does anyone know of a machine shop somewhere that might make custom router bits? or am I going to have to go with a shaper to get custom cutters?

Try http://www.nordicsaw.com/. I'm pretty sure they do custom router bits, but expect it to be pricey.

[Doug Shepard]

I know Eagle America's catalog has router bits that were designed by customers. If you draw up a profile and make a case for it, you might be able to sell them on making it. Just a thought.

[Richard Wolf]

Jon, there is a shop in Ronkonkoma that makes custom router bits and shaper profiles, he does alot of work for stairbuilders and woodworkers.
I will have to look up his name and # later when I go to my shop. I'll get back to you.

Richard

[Jim Becker]

Like Doug, I'll mention Eagle America...they may be able to help, although the reference that Richard is coming with may be more expedient.

[John Lucas]

These people make a business of cutting custom router bits and shaper blades...
http://www.cggschmidt.com/products.html

[Phil Thien]

There are places that cut them. I suspect they modify existing profiles where possible. I've seen them for under $100, I believe.

BTW, are you absolutely certain your profile can't be made w/ multiple passes using off-the-shelf bits?

[Cliff Rohrabacher]

If not them then
http://www.woodline.com/v2/

I know they make the 5-Degree bits you need to tak a Maloof class.

[Gary Curtis]

http://www.boggstool.com/

In the industrial section of Los Angeles. A big name in the aerospace and manufacturing realms. Very reasonable prices, and they love a challenge.

Gary Curtis

[John Fry]

Magnate in Walnut California will make any router bit you want.

http://www.magnate.net/

They are the ones that make all the specialty bits for the Legacy Mill. Be prepared to pay from $250 and up, depending on the size and complexity of the bit.

They do make high quality stuff, ask for Rick!

[Richard Wolf]

Jon, I didn't get to the shop today,but, the business is called Precision Tools and it is on 9th St. in Ronkonkoma, over by J&A lumber. I can't seem to find it in the phone book, but will get more info from my shop tomorrow.

Richard

[thomas prevost]

Woodline in Arizona has made bits for an Amish shop we deliver wood to. I don't know about the cost or quality, but they seemed happy.

[Brian Gumpper]

Do you have a picture of the profile you're looking for? I know most of what's out there and may be able to point you in the direction of a standard product.

[Greg Cuetara]

I think Ridge Carbide does custom bits. You send them the profile and they will make a bit for you. I had the joy of meeting one of their employees down in Portland, Maine last year...it may have been the owner but not sure...anyways he was very nice and helpful.

[Jon Eckels]

Brian - i don't have a sketch on the computer, but i have some scale drawings on paper.

basically what i'm looking for, is a recoverable bead door bit for screen doors, and the mating bit for the rail ends. So i'm actually looking for a set. I've looked very hard for a long time and have not found anyone who makes such a thing

When i make screen doors now, it takes about 8 or 9 steps to get the profile for the doors, mouldings, and rail ends, and with proper bits, i can cut the steps down to 2 or 3. I'm prepared to pay quite a bit for what i'm looking for - provided it does the job.

Richard Wolf- I'll be giving them a call! Thanks a lot.

[David N. Williams]

I used these guys for some restoration work:

http://www.orbittool.com

I sent a sketch and they sent a 3D CAD rendering back for my approval. Highly recommended.