Which brands make quality router bits? I have some raised panel doors to make in the near future. Who makes a solid quality raised panel bit set? I don't need industrial quality, but I don't want to have to upgrade later, either. I'd rather get a good set now and be done with it.

thanks!

Don't buy new bits unless you need the specific cut. Have them sharpened.

The only bits I have are some cheap ones that came in a set, which I picked up super cheap at a yard sale.

Aside from the raised panel sets, which bits do you wood workers find are must haves for a wood shop?

I like Whiteside

I'll sell you a set that will last a lifetime.

Freud 97-100 set (99-260 pair & 99-215 panel cutter)
99-210 panel cutter
99-212 panel cutter
99-218 panel cutter
Spare 99-215 panel cutter

I bought these about 20 years ago. Used the back cutters and 99-218 panel cutter to cut 2 doors and haven't touched then since...

What's a set like that gonna set me back?

I like Amana Tool.

Sorry, meant to put the price in the first post. I'm nt sure but now I think the set in the box runs about $175 - $200, the extra panel bits are probably $40 - $60 each. I would let the whole set go for $100 plus whatever it costs to ship (unless you are in BCS).

By the way, these are 1/2" shank carbide bits with pilot bearings on all of them.

I'm interested. Let me check my piggy bank.

Skelso, I'm interested. How's the best way to reach you?