Carbide or high-speed steel: which router bits are worth the money?
| Carbide-tipped / solid carbide | High-speed steel (HSS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Edge life in oak | 10-25x longer | Short; dulls within a few metres |
| Cost | Higher | Low |
| Finish quality | Cleaner, especially in MDF | Tears out on end grain |
| Best use | Anything repeated | One-off softwood, or where a chip is acceptable |
The maths: a $59 carbide 12-piece set replaces roughly $120-180 of HSS bits over two years, because HSS gets replaced 10-20 times as often.
The mistake people make: buying HSS to "learn on". Dull bits cause burns, tear-out and kickback; the learning experience is worse, not safer.
Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case — $49
Price includes US duty, international shipping and customs clearance. In stock. Dispatched within 48 hours. Delivered in 7–12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping. No US state sales tax collected.
| Product | Price | Pieces | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case | $49 | 12 pcs | 500 g |
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| Product | Price (duty and shipping included) | Weight | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case | USD 49.00 | 500 g | 7-12 days |