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Michael Weber
11-08-2007, 8:12 PM
I am looking for one of the new flush trim bits with the top and bottom bearings similar to this. http://www.toolmarts.com/flushtrim-ss6.html I want a 1/2 cutter bit that has a 1/2 inch shank. Checked Freud,whiteside, amana, MLCS, Woodline among others. All the 1/2 inch cutters I can locate come with a 1/4 inch shank and the bits with a 1/2 inch shank are a minimum 3/4 cutter. Anyone have a line on where I can find what I'm looking for? Like at least 1 1/4 inch cutter height.
Thanks Kindly,
Mike
Jamie Buxton
11-08-2007, 8:39 PM
The bearing which is in the middle of the bit --- it has an outer diameter of 1/2", so its inner diameter must be less, right? Yet it has to get to its position by passing over the 1/2" shank or the 1/2" cutters. Doesn't seem possible.
Quinn McCarthy
11-08-2007, 8:40 PM
Give Eagle carbide a try.

http://www.eagleamerica.com/Default.asp?bhcd2=1194572724

Hope that helps.

Quinn
Michael Weber
11-08-2007, 8:50 PM
Give Eagle carbide a try.

http://www.eagleamerica.com/Default.asp?bhcd2=1194572724

Hope that helps.

Quinn
Seems all their 1/2 cutters have 1/4 inch shanks also. Maybe Jamie is correct in that its just not possible. Had not considered that but now that I think about it.......
Steve Clardy
11-08-2007, 8:53 PM
Don't think they are available in 1/2 shank
harry strasil
11-08-2007, 9:05 PM
I think lee valley has adapters for router bits.
Gene O. Carpenter
11-08-2007, 9:52 PM
MLCS=If this is what you're looking for#88143/4"2"1/2"$27.00I ordered one yesterday,got notice today it's coming Priority so should be here tomorrow or Sat. Hope this is helpful!
Gene
"Was born a "Wood Butcher" in 1936"
Grant Wilkinson
11-08-2007, 10:09 PM
Michael

You'll find one at Lee Valley here

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51851&cat=1,46168,46171&ap=1
Michael Weber
11-08-2007, 10:13 PM
MLCS=If this is what you're looking for#88143/4"2"1/2"$27.00I ordered one yesterday,got notice today it's coming Priority so should be here tomorrow or Sat. Hope this is helpful!
Gene
"Was born a "Wood Butcher" in 1936"
thanks Gene but thats a 3/4 like the rest. Looks like it's a 1/4 inch shank for me. Not sure how bits are machined and assembled but looks like previous poster were right about not being available.
Mike