Are these burrs any good

[martell06]

Wondering if these burrs are worth a shot or if I shouldn't waste my time.

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garde...-Carbide-Rotary-Burr-Set/1081842/product.html

 

[toms73novass]

Grip is made from chinesium.....

I would recommend purchasing 1or 2 good quality bits that will get you thru 90% of the work that you would do..

These are the ones I use most.

• 3/8 x 3/4-in. cylindrical radius end
• 3/8 x 3/4-in. tree-shaped radius end

A good us made bit is about $18-20

 

[Deafautotech]

craftsman have three burr set for 29.99 dollars. i was think about it but prefer wait for sale go on or have 10 percent coupon...

 

[hotro1988]

I usually get my burrs from these guys http://www.american-carbide.com

 

[MXtras]

A good us made bit is about $18-20

...and will last a lifetime if cared for.

Buy the good stuff when you are talking about something under $250. It's false economy not to.

Scott

 

[kidder]

craftsman have three burr set for 29.99 dollars. i was think about it but prefer wait for sale go on or have 10 percent coupon...

What is the part number?

 

[Elroy]

It is Elroys experience you get what you pay for. He tenders this offering as a source:

http://www.carbideselect.com

Notice the selection!

 

[chad s]

It is Elroys experience you get what you pay for. He tenders this offering as a source:

http://www.carbideselect.com

Notice the selection!

Elroy also has a severe 3rd person disorder.

 

[MXtras]

Yes he does, but MXtras has discovered over the years that Elroy usually has pretty decent input and Elroy also has the rare and unique ability to steer clear of internet altercations.

That's all MXtras has to say about that.

 

[eschoendorff]

Yes he does, but MXtras has discovered over the years that Elroy usually has pretty decent input and Elroy also has the rare and unique ability to steer clear of internet altercations.

That's all MXtras has to say about that.

This is true. to Elroy.

 

[tbgallant]

Carbide Select looks good (the other place has a $250 mininum international order policy). So which actual sizes/shapes would you guys reccomened for general duty carbon steel/aluminum (multi-purpose) shaping/grinding. Looking for the longest lasting item (doesn't need to cut ultra-fast/etc).

Also, not sure what size to use for my cheap electric die grinder (25,000 RPM), 1/4" collet.

Lastly, any more operating tips/suggestions/instructions? Light pressure, medium pressure? Any lubricants/cutting oils reccomended?

Thanks guys,

 

[MXtras]

By the way - when you guys clog up a burr from 'grinding' aluminum, soak the burr in Drano overnight, rinse and repeat.

Use WD-40 or ATF to keep the burr from clogging with Aluminum. Just dip the burr every once in a while. High speed and light pressure.

If you have a lot of aluminum to remove, get the right burr for aluminum. Take a peak at this thread: http://www.shopfloortalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13298

Scott

 

[strizzy]

By the way - when you guys clog up a burr from 'grinding' aluminum, soak the burr in Drano overnight, rinse and repeat.

Use WD-40 or ATF to keep the burr from clogging with Aluminum. Just dip the burr every once in a while. High speed and light pressure.

If you have a lot of aluminum to remove, get the right burr for aluminum. Take a peak at this thread: http://www.shopfloortalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13298

Scott

Handy, Thank you.

 

[engnerdan]

Another way to keep a regular burr from clogging is to use a block of wax and jam the burr into it every so often 9with the burr turning at a slow speed). Wax does not spray as bad as oils do, until the burr gets pretty hot. I have used blocks of cooking wax and old candles.


-Dan

 

[tbgallant]

Thanks for the tips about aluminum. What about regular carbon steel? Should I just go for the single cut or double? Most reccomended sizes still straight cylinder and 'fat round top' Christmas tree?

Thanks

Tim

 

[MXtras]

I suggest double cut for steel and single for AL. Single cut works with steel but seems to chip quickly and can grab easily - to me, it's too aggressive.

Scott

 

[PAToyota]

A bar of soap also works with burrs in the way Dan suggests using wax - and sometimes not quite as "sticky" as the wax can be.

 

[Yotaforce]

Probably just as good (or bad) as most I have tried. I'd just buy the size/shape you need in a qaulity brand. I had a set like that once, used a few, broke them (or had them come apart) while in use, threw them away, now I have a case with only a few left in it. Kinda defeats having the case taking up space in my box.