> Thanks again guys. Since my routers are all set up for 1/4" shank,
> the grizzly tools sound like a winner. Especially at $40 a set. Those are
> carbide I would presume. And by the way, John M., on those bits you use,
> If they are carbide cutters, then they should never get dull. Not on a
> simple job ike a few strips of wood. 90% of the time, when carbide bits
> get to cutting bad, check the back side of the carbide and see if there is
> a gob of residue. If so, then take some Easy-Off over cleaner and spray
> them and after about 10 minutes, or so, they should wash off in warm
> water. Some times a second shot is needed. Then Whaaallaaaaah, new bits.
> This is what a lot of the saw sharpening shops do. The build-up of sap
> from the wood causes a burning effect much like a dull bit. Saw blades are
> the same. I use carbide blades on my table saw and I have used some to
> build 4 or 5 kitchens before I have to wash them and they are good for
> many more. In 10 years, I have only sharpened about 3 or 4 blades. Just a
> thought I could pass along unless ya'll have already heard it. Now if you
> drop or bang those bits on anything like a tabletop, then they will chip
> like glass. Thanks everyone for the tips. Rehd Rhed, Thanks! Its like I got a couple of new saw blades. Smooth cuts and no more burning.