> I was wondering if anyone has tried using round nose (core box), and bull
> nose bits instead of the standard flute (cove) & bead. I found that
> these also have the 1/4" diameter carbide tips, but are not specialty
> bits (read overpriced boatbuilding), so their cost is around $10 - $14
> each.

> Am I wrong in thinking that these would work just as well as the specialty
> bits? I know it is not a huge savings, but they are from the same
> manufacturers as the more expensive specialty bits, so I would assume that
> they are good quality.

> If I am wrong please set me straight.

> If I am right, are we all being taken by buying the more expensive bits?

> Mike

Thanks to all for your input. I went with the Flute & Bead bits ($19.95 each piece) from Grizzly. If you order from them online you get a free gift, I went for the 8" pipe wrench. They look like all the others (i.e. Woodcraft, MLCS & Woodtek), they are of the same dimensions and are carbide tipped. I think they will work fine.

Mike