Customer Reviews

Neiko 50-Piece Premium-Grade 1/2" Tungsten Carbide 3-Blade Router Bit Set - 3 and 2 Blade - Aluminum Case

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As advertised, this is a nice selection of fifty router bits at, nominally, $1 per bit.

Are they high-end bits? No.

Are they functional and have I done some nice work with them? Yes.

They are a good buy for the non-professional or non-industrial woodworker.

This is a great set, covers all of the common bits you'll need and many that are nice to have, even if they don't get used that often.

Bits are nice and sharp, are holding up to use very well so far. I've used about 10 of the bits so far and have played with several others.

I was looking around and was worried that I would get what I was paying for, but I have to admit that the product is working really well and I have only just started using them, but they are very smooth. The only thing I have had a problem with is when it was shipped the bits were out of their slots when shipped.

Awesome beginners' set. You can't beat it for the price. I have used these bits to build some ornate shelving and a few others projects and they worked perfectly. Every cut I have made has been flawless. I have used some very poorly made bits and I would not put these in that category. I wonder if the nicks and burrs claimed by other reviewers are from feeding the wood too quickly, wrong router speed, not using featherboards, or too weak a router. I'll admit I have only used these in MDF, pine, and fir, but here is why I think this set it definitely worth the money:

Most people have their favorite 5 or 6 bits that they use all of the time, and then a few others that they use only occasionally. You get 50 high quality bits with this set--a really cheap way to find out what your favorite bits are and also get those occasional-use bits. Even if they don't last as long as commercial bits, most of these will still last much longer than most people will ever use them. After you've had the set for awhile and realize which are your favorite 5 or 6, spend a little more money on replacing only those few bits when they wear-out. It will save you a ton of money and you will still have a large collection of bits.

Also, the case is plenty sturdy. It's not a solid, hand-cuff to your wrist spy movie type briefcase, but it is plenty for holding your bits. The foam does a great job of holding everything in place. Most of the sets on this site come in cabinet type cases with acrylic doors that are not lined up and look like they could easily fall off the hinges. This handy case easily slides underneath my workbench, can be stowed behind the seat in my truck, carried out to a project in the yard, etc. It may not withstand the constant abuse of being hauled to the job-site every day, but how many people who work mostly on-site need to bring 50 bits everyday? I am sure this case will be used mostly either in home wood shops or carried to friend's house to help with a weekend project--it is plenty strong for those situations.

Yes, these are cheapo router bits. They will go dull in a heartbeat. But there are a bunch of them, and I get to have the "right" bit for very little money. So I use them regularly, and save up for some whiteside bits.

Good carbide bits, great price. I really put one of these bits to the test by making about 12' of 1/2" finger joints in 3/4" birch plywood. The bit held up fine and is ready for more. Cheap price, but they seem to be good quality, at least for moderate use. Also, came in a very nice carrying case.

Better than I expected. It's hard to find a case that closes up. Most of them are designed to hang on a wall in a shop. I wanted a set to take with me on job sites.

Thank you!

I wanted a good selection of bits without spending 12-40 bucks a pop and find out I didn't need it. Now I can try different bits out and figure out which ones I need to spend the money on. These are all edging, groove, and straight bits. No face bits are included. I made a few picture frames so far and was pleased with the results. So far the bits I used are still sharp so they didn't go dull on the first pass.

Great selection for the price. I've used these bits to route both pine and red oak with no problems. I am by no means a professional, but have used some of the bits over a dozen times. They still cut as well as they did their first time. I would have liked a better selection/assortment, but for the price, this set can't be beat.

I HAVE FOUND THE BITS TO BE A LIFE SAVER. I NO LONGER HAVE TO STOP WHAT I AM DOING AND GO BUY A BIT. I NOW HAVE EVERY BIT I NEED. I LIKE THE PRODUCT AND WOULD RECOMMENED THE SET TO ANYONE.