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Another reviewer sharply noted that this set is a fantastic purchase, but only if you understand what you're buying. They are probably better than you'd expect and for the price, it's so much better to at least *have* the bit on hand rather than just try to "get by" with the wrong bit. I tend to overbuy my tools, so buying some crappy bits made me hesitant. Truthfully, no, these aren't the kinds of bits you'll want to start a cabinet shop with. I will say, however, buy a "good" flush trim bit. It's by far the most used bit in my arsenal and I won't trust a Yukon tool here.
This is a very light weight set and suitable for very light use. I purchased this set a couple of months ago. As reported in other reviews I had the shank on the 1/4 inch straight bit snap off. About half way through the project the bearing came off and ruined the project. I would not purchase this set. I was routing in 3/4" pine plywood.
At the very least tighten the cap screw holding the bearings. I have used two of the bits so far and ruined two projects. If you buy it take all the bearings off and use lock tight before re-installing. I was not overloading the bit. Next I used one of the round over bits. I found several less than hand tight.
Pay a little more and get something that will last and not ruin your work.
I've only used a couple of the bits but they seem to do a decent job and are far cheaper than what is available in most of the big home hardware stores.
For the price you get a good assortment of bits. The quality is standard for this price range. A good buy all in all.
I got this as my first router bit set for a new Porter-Cable hand router. I knew by the price I shouldn't expect this to be super quality, but I had less than 2 hours of work with the 1/4" straight bit when it snapped on me. not happy. This set has a lot of bits, and will be OK for very light duty, but I went ahead and picked up a quality 1/2" shank set - fewer bits, more expensive, but should last longer.
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