[skibuilder]

This is a unique router bit we use to trim up downhill skis - it adds a bevel and finishing touch to the plastic sidewall of the ski. It's mounted in a router table, and as the ski is passed through our jig the bearing rides along the steel ski edge while the bit shapes the sidewall.

Well, this thing is an expensive little bit from the photo source I linked, and I'm wondering if anyone has a good idea on alternate sources, or how I can make one? It's almost like a dovetail bit with a bearing, but I can't find any of those where the bearing is flush with the closest cutting surface like on the photo.

Thanks for any help - I know this is a long shot.

 

[mdntrdr]

If you find the bit you need, the bearing can be removed and replaced with any size you like. :smile:

 

[skibuilder]

True... something like below is this close but we really need that bearing tucked right up under the cutting surface.

 

[mdntrdr]

True... something like below is this close but we really need that bearing tucked right up under the cutting surface.

Ahh, I see your dilemma now. :smile:

 

[Tom King]

Whiteside can custom make one, if you can't find one available. I'd upsize the diameter, and go to a 1/2" shank.

 

[woodnthings]

would this work?

http://www.eagleamerica.com/prod_detail_list/ea_-_chamfer

 

[GeorgeC]

Where did you get the original bit?

 

[skibuilder]

Whiteside can custom make one, if you can't find one available. I'd upsize the diameter, and go to a 1/2" shank.

OK, good to know, thanks! Might have to do that.

http://www.eagleamerica.com/prod_detail_list/ea_-_chamfer

Thanks, I found those and it may be an option.

Where did you get the original bit?

From a private seller on a ski building website, I don't think they're available there anymore though - and they were still $75 a pop. If that's the price we have to pay we'll just have to bite the bullet, but I thought I'd ask the group here for thoughts.

 

[4DThinker]

Looks like the photo was of a regular dovetail bit with a bearing slid down the shaft and held there with the collar/set screw. A quick Google image search using that photo found this: http://www.blankslateskis.com/sidewall-bevel-router-bit-25-degrees/

 

[skibuilder]

Looks like the photo was of a regular dovetail bit with a bearing slid down the shaft and held there with the collar/set screw. A quick Google image search using that photo found this: http://www.blankslateskis.com/sidewall-bevel-router-bit-25-degrees/

Yeah, that's where I found it and am hoping to avoid spending the $85 a piece. :blink:

 

[Burt]

May want to check out routerbitworld.com
They have some chamfer and dovetail bits that are very close.

 

[rrich]

Doesn't one of the dove tail jigs require bits like that? I think that if you look for dovetail bits for these specific jigs it might help. Whiteside seems to ring a bell. Ridge Carbide is in the business of making custom bits.

 

[mobilepaul]

This is a unique router bit we use to trim up downhill skis - it adds a bevel and finishing touch to the plastic sidewall of the ski. It's mounted in a router table, and as the ski is passed through our jig the bearing rides along the steel ski edge while the bit shapes the sidewall.

Well, this thing is an expensive little bit from the photo source I linked, and I'm wondering if anyone has a good idea on alternate sources, or how I can make one? It's almost like a dovetail bit with a bearing, but I can't find any of those where the bearing is flush with the closest cutting surface like on the photo.

Thanks for any help - I know this is a long shot.

Leigh makes an 18 degree 1/4" shank bit. You could add the bearing yourself. Grind a flat place on the shank and tighten.

 

[mobilepaul]

This is a unique router bit we use to trim up downhill skis - it adds a bevel and finishing touch to the plastic sidewall of the ski. It's mounted in a router table, and as the ski is passed through our jig the bearing rides along the steel ski edge while the bit shapes the sidewall.

Well, this thing is an expensive little bit from the photo source I linked, and I'm wondering if anyone has a good idea on alternate sources, or how I can make one? It's almost like a dovetail bit with a bearing, but I can't find any of those where the bearing is flush with the closest cutting surface like on the photo.

Thanks for any help - I know this is a long shot.

Leigh makes/made an 18 degree 1/4" shank bit. All I see when I search, right now, are 1/2" shank (Leigh #128). You should talk to Brian at holbren.com. He deals in router bits and could find what you need if it's out there. He is a Whiteside dealer and CMT and a couple more. I Found an Amana '14' degree that is 1" wide at the flute but their 18 degree is only 1/2" at the flute top. I wasn't sure if that mattered as long as the angle was maintained.

http://www.amanatool.com/routerbits/dovetail-router-bits-45837.html

here's the CMT but you would have to add the bearing and it's only 1/2 at the flute as well...

http://www.acetoolonline.com/Cmt-818-132-11-Dovetail-Bit-p/cmt-818.132.11.htm

You could add the bearing yourself. Grind a flat place on the shank and tighten.

Sorry I can't be much more help

Paul

 

[TimPa]

it looks like the whiteside D18-50 ($17.00). you need to add the 1/2" bearing B9 ($5) and lock collar LC 1/4 ($3) .

 

[skibuilder]

Thanks for the leads guys!