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    Carbide Processors – Whiteside Essential Router Bit Set 1/2 Shank(Post)

    Carbide Processors has teamed up with Whiteside Machince Co., better known as Whiteside, to bring you an exclusive new woodworker set! You will not find the Carbide Processors’ Essen ...

    Quick Change Router Chuck(Post)

    The Best and Easiest way to change out your router bits! Quick change router chucks offered by Whiteside are the way to go for pain-free, fast change out-out without using the 50+ wren ...

    Router Bits(Page)

    //   Learn about choosing, using and inspecting a router bit for peak performance. Table of Contents: How to Use a Router Bit Bearing Basic Router Bit Profiles Rou ...

    Router Bit Glossary(Page)

    Abrasive Routers  These routers are designed to cut abrasive materials such as tile and fiberglass. Sometimes configured in diamond pattern.   Air Cleaner (Air Purifier) ...

    Inspecting a Router Bit(Page)

    First, just pick the bit up and look at it.  Does it look even and balanced?   Any dings or similar?  Then spin it in your fingers to see if you notice anything.

    How to Use a Router Bit Bearing(Page)

    In this video Carbide Processors President Tom Walz talks about what to look for when using a router bit with a bearing attached.

    Router Bit Comparison(Page)

    I was sent two router bits to compare.  One is a famous name bit and the other is a bit that claims to be better.   Executive summary:  The less expensive, less famous bit is bet ...

    How to Choose a Router Bit(Page)

    When choosing a router bit, there are severalthings to consider to get the most value for your money.Here are some tips to choose a quality Router Bit:   Router Bit Shank Size The sha ...

    Router Bit Failure(Page)

      Problems Numerous holes and voids Areas where the braze alloy did not stick to the steel Areas where the braze alloy did not sick to the carbide     &nb ...

    Router Bit Chip Load Chart(Page)

    Please note that you will likely have good results up to .017 chip load.  The optimal chip load is between .007 and .012 and is highlighted in green below.  If there is too little of a chip ...

    Basic Router Bit Profiles(Page)

    Profile router bits are used to shape lumber edges and mouldings, as well as man-made panel edges such as MDF and Solid Surface into a more decorative form. When these bits are used with a hand-held ...

    Technical Info(Page)

    We offer professional services in the following areas:  Woodworking Carbide Parts Brazing Carbide Router Bits Saw Blades Machine Coolant Custom Tooling To inquire about the profe ...

    Brazing Carbide(Page)

    Buy Carbide Braze Alloy or Carbide Brazing Services  While we no longer offer brazing services our founder, Tom Walz, was an innovator in the industry and has c ...

    Types of Drill Bits(Page)

    With dozens of drill bit types and thousands of sizes to choose from we'll explain the differences and help you choose the right drill bit for your application. Anatomy of a drill bit: Material ...

    How Carbide Powder is Pressed(Page)

    Tungsten carbide shapes are made from a powder which is typically tungsten, carbon, cobalt and wax to bind it all together.  Carbide shapes are made three ways; pressing in a die, ”whitt ...

    Welding Carbide(Page)

    Welding Tungsten Carbide  From the book Building Superior Brazed Tools  Buy the Book  Weldable tungsten carbide is generally used to mean the joining of tungsten carbide to steel wit ...

    Importance of Quality Carbide(Page)

    Quality Carbide Is Important  From the book Building Superior Brazed Tools    Buy the Book Using good carbide is like using thin kerf saw blades.  The differences are ...

    Welding Tungsten Carbide(Page)

    Weldable tungsten carbide is generally used to mean the joining of tungsten carbide to steel without the use of braze alloy.  Welding tungsten carbide may or may not be true welding.  This ...

    How Carbide Wears(Page)

    Carbide Wear From the book Building Superior Brazed Tools    Buy the Book   Typically people think that carbide is worn away.  There are other considerations that are ...

    Referencing Carbide by Grade(Page)

    Cross Referencing Carbide by Grade   From the book Building Superior Brazed Tools   Buy the Book Cross Referencing Carbide by Grade is like comparing burgers from Wendy’s ...