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1.) Woodpecker's has a flash sale today only on 1/4" shank, 1/4 inch by 3 inches long and 3 1/2 inches long and one that's 2 1/2 inches long.
They are on sale for $10 off - normally $49 on sale for $39, $33 for the 2 1/2 inch. Plus free shipping if you spend over $50 on the bits.
I took a chance on a 3 and 3 1/2". We'll see.
Any experience from anyone with the Ultra Shear?
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No experience with those bits.
When I need a one time bit or an experimental bit, I usually go to Amazon and buy the Yonico brand. https://www.precisionbits.com/about-our-bits.html
They are decent bits IMO, not the best but worth much more than their price.
I also stay away from 1/4" as much as possible, especially for long buts.
Let us know how yours perform
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They're quality bits made of quality steel. The steel/edge consistency throughout the bit is very good. Similar to other US made bits like Whiteside, Vortex, which I also use. I have a couple I'm testing on my CNC and I have a few 8mm versions designed specifically for the Shaper Origin. So far, no complaints.
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Those are going to be real screechers! With the small grip area on a 1/4" shank, and the ease of that size shaft going into a resonance, surface finish will be poor and painful to the ear! One of my favorite pictures off a Google search when people say they have to use 1/4" shanks.
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I'd also be concerned with .25" shank and those long lengths. I might use one where available clearance required it, but would personally prefer something beefier for long LOC.
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1/4 inch shank is fine, just don't make too deep of a pass at once.
I bought some of the woodpecker bits too. haven't had a chance to try them yet.
Originally Posted by Rich Engelhardt
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