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Offline MKemper

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Seeking source for 5/16" bullnose bit
« on: May 05, 2010, 06:31:11 PM »
I am searching for a source to purchase a 5/16" dia. bullnose router bit for cutting a "smaller caliber" ramrod channel.  Thus far, I've only come across the commonly available 1/4" & 3/8."  Anyone aware a supplier?

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Re: Seeking source for 5/16" bullnose bit
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2010, 06:37:03 PM »
   Do you have a Woodcrafters near by ???  Give them a call.. A 5/16 Ballnose end mill may also do the trick.. Most machine shop supply houses carry them..

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Offline b bogart

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Re: Seeking source for 5/16" bullnose bit
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2010, 08:19:36 PM »
Do you have Anderson's Stores near you? They carry some unusual sized router bits of various configurations. Check them out.

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Re: Seeking source for 5/16" bullnose bit
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2010, 01:50:48 AM »
I've been looking for one for several years and haven't been able to find one. Please let us know if you find a source.
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Re: Seeking source for 5/16" bullnose bit
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2010, 03:41:44 AM »
Have you tried a custom bit maker?
Like http://www.orbittool.com/
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Re: Seeking source for 5/16" bullnose bit
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2010, 03:50:12 AM »
Marv,

I know you were looking for a router bit, but you can make a 5/16" plane pretty easily.   

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Re: Seeking source for 5/16" bullnose bit
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2010, 06:51:50 AM »
 5/16" 2 flute ball end mill. Might have to have the shank turned to fit the router.

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Offline KNeilson

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Re: Seeking source for 5/16" bullnose bit
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2010, 01:33:11 AM »
A couple years ago I was looking for a similar tool for a different task. Nobody around me carried a 5/16 ball  endmill but I could get a 8mm one quite easy. The difference is only 2.5 thou......  Kerry

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Re: Seeking source for 5/16" bullnose bit
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2010, 01:37:06 AM »
MCLS at 1-800-533-9298 sells 5/16 to 1/2 collet adapters for $4.00.  This will allow you to use a 5/16 dia. two flute ball end end mill bit in your router.  Works great.