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Title: t-molding slot cutter
Post by: Brian74 on April 09, 2012, 11:45:45 am

Where is the best place to buy one?

Title: Re: t-molding slot cutter
Post by: Vigo on April 09, 2012, 12:52:52 pm

Harbor Freight if you got one near you. Otherwise, amazon or some online store is fine.

Title: Re: t-molding slot cutter
Post by: RandyT on April 09, 2012, 01:02:17 pm

If you are only going to use it once or twice, the cheap Harbor Freight ones are fine.  They tend to be flimsy and dull quickly, and once they loose their edge, it can even become a safety issue.  If you want to keep one in your tool box to use whenever you might need it down the road, I recommend getting a quality bit.  T-molding slots can be tricky enough without fighting additional challenges presented by low quality cutters.  

Title: Re: t-molding slot cutter
Post by: Unstupid on April 09, 2012, 02:30:36 pm

Woodcraft if you have one near you!  CMT Orange bits are awesome!  This is the one I use but it has a 1/2 shank.  They make a 1/4" shank version as well if that's all your router can do.

(http://www.unstupid.com/myimages/slotbit.jpg)

Title: Re: t-molding slot cutter
Post by: kahlid74 on April 09, 2012, 02:35:15 pm

I use the ones from T-Molding of Whiteside brand and they work fantastic.  I would recommend them every day of the week.

Title: Re: t-molding slot cutter
Post by: GregD on April 09, 2012, 02:50:19 pm

Here is an ebay link to the one I purchased.  It is a Porter Cable and good quality.  $10 shipped cannot be beat.  Make sure your router can handle a 1/2 shank.  I wouldn't spin a slot cutter on a 1'4" shank.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porter-Cable-1-16-Slot-Cutter-w-1-2-Shank-Arbor-Router-/140442782832 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porter-Cable-1-16-Slot-Cutter-w-1-2-Shank-Arbor-Router-/140442782832)

Title: Re: t-molding slot cutter
Post by: Brian74 on April 09, 2012, 07:29:05 pm

Far as I know mine is a 1/4.