Freud 91-100 13-piece super router bit set with 1/2-inch shank and freud's tico hi-density carbide

 

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Offers a mix of favorite bits, including "V" grooving, flush trimming, chamfering and dovetailing. All bits have 1/2" shanks. Set comes in freud's unique shadow box case that can hang on the wall or mount on the bench to keep bits handy and safe. Cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods. Use on hand-held and table-mounted portable routers.

freud 13 Piece Bit Set includes the following (freud part #s listed).

* Double Flute Straight Bit (12-100)
* Double Flute Straight Bit (12-116)
* Double Flute Straight Bit (12-152)
* Mortising Bit (16-110)
* Round Nose Bit (18-114)
* Grooving Bit (20-108)
* Dovetail Bit (22-112)
* Cove Bit (30-114)
* Rabbeting Bit (32-102)
* Rounding Over Bit (34-124)
* Roman Ogee Bit (38-106)
* Chamfer Bit (40-114)
* Bearing Flush Trim Bit (42-110)

Rockler# for 13 Piece Bit Set: 38368.

 

Ive had this set for nearly a year. Excellent quality, freud makes superb products. I havnt used all of the bits yet but, there is always tomorrow. If I needed to invest in a bit set again though, Id buy this one.


Now I know where Freud dumps their mistakes. The set I ordered came in a wooden box that was in very poor condition. The pastic panel was cracked in several places and broken in a few places. The bits had the red paint chipped off on several bits and the of course the CD was unplayable. Thank goodness for Amazon replacing this set and a second set in the same shape. Freud has always made great products so I'll assume it was just a bad day for them.


I bought this set in Nov 2006 and haven't been sorry; I would buy it again. Especially during a Freud discount special.

As of yet I haven't used all the bits, but those that I have used have performed flawlessly. What I have notice is that I can remove much more wood per pass and stress the router less with a quality bit verses a cheap one. They are worth the extra cost.

Other reviewers have commented about rust, it is true that the shanks develop some surface rust if they don't get used, that seems to be true with all high quality bits. I have some porter-cable bits that have also developed surface rust on the shank. I used a 0000 steel wool to clean the rust and now I just keep on top of it.



I spent the day using several of these bits on my router table. I cut 3/4" dados in hard maple, 1/2" dovetails in hard maple, and various other cuts in hard maple and white oak.

The cut quality is excellent - maybe the best I have ever achieved. The 3/4" bit cuts a dado .755" wide. The 1/2" straight bit cuts .507" wide. The 1/2" dovetail was perfectly sized. There was almost no tearout anywhere. I would give this set 5 stars but for the small amount of rust on the 1/2" shanks. It is cosmetic only, and I have no need to remove it as reported by another reviewer. I do wish Freud would use a rust inhibitor for shipping.

One final detail - these bits vibrate less than my lower cost ones. Perhaps they were balanced at the factory, but in any case, the quality control is very high. I really like this set.

Update - 10 months later - After lots of use, especially with the dovetail, straight, and roundover bits, I can say without reservation that these are the best bits I have ever used. They are still very sharp, and deliver excellent results.


As soon as received these bits last month, I made several cuts with each bit on scapes of 3/4" plywood, two species of hardwood and several species of softwood. Each of the bits cut flawlessly. They are a beauty to work with. Since that time, I have used used three bits several times and I contintue to appreciate the quality of the cut.

The storage box is solidly constructed and well designed, I appreciate the functionality of the tilt-out bit holders, the clear plastic window, the cutting profile etched in front of each bit and being able to hang the box on a wall.

One of the bits did have some rust on the shank, despite the package of desiccant that came in the storage box and I was unable to open the instructional CD that came with the set.

I think the versatility of the set would be improved if a core box bit of the same diameter was substituted for the cove bit that comes with the set. They both cut the same profile and the core box bit would give the extra flexibity of being able to make surface groves, for cuts such as pilaster flutes, etc.


A nice set of really nice bits--some bits are probably going to get used very little and you will definitely need to acquire a greater variety of straights (especially the plywood sizes)--but this can be a nice core for a router bit collection. CMT, another quality bit manufacturer offers comparable, and perhaps slightly better bits and bit sets: [...]. The quality and prices between the two are competive, and thus hardly distinguishable.


I bought this product about a month ago for $179.99 and then few days later, I saw the product being sold for $159.99. I e-mailed amazon and without any problem, I was credited for $20.00 difference. Now, that's what I call great customer service, guaranteed price. I am so thankful not because of the $20.00 difference, but the way the business is done. If there is a chance for me to buy through amazon, I would do it over and over again.

I am so impressed with this product. The set is relatively complete for basic routing needs. The 1/2" shank and the anti-kickback design make these bits very stable and consequently the result is smooth, clean, and "sparkling" finish.

There is no better deal there is other than the combination of Amazon great service and Freud's great product.


What can one really say about router bits? This is a great set; a fine selection of commonly used bits and enough for just about any hand-held routing application. 1/2" shank is the way to go and I'd only use a quarter inch in a pinch. The case the bits come in is substantial as well. My only gripe is that the straight bits seem to be a tad undersized; maybe they're gauged for plywood? In any case, this is a great value and I'm pleased as punch.


I have used this set of Freud bits in my shop for several years and I have not needed to have them sharpened yet. The cut is smooth and chatter free. These bits seem to cut through the hardest of wood effortlessly. I own many other brands of router bits, and I think that Freud has a far superior product. You may pay a little more for these bits than the cheaper bits from other manufacturers, but the money is well spent.


A very fine set of bits, I'm pleased. The only glitch is the plastic form inside the box; it allowed a bit to get loose and rattle around (and chip) during shipping. Amazon set it right, but I wish Freud would find a way of really locking the bits in during shipping. Other than that, a wonderful starter set.

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About Freud 91-100 13-Piece Super Router Bit Set with 1/2-Inch Shank and Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide detail

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15524 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Freud
• Model: 91-100
• Dimensions: 3.00 pounds

Features

• Features Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide with Titanium for long life and a flawless finish
• Includes the following bits: 3 double flute straight, mortising, round nose bit, "V" grooving bit, dovetail, rabbeting, rounding over, roman ogee, chamfer, bearing flush trim
• Set comes in Freud's unique shadow box case that can be hung or mount on the bench to keep bits handy and safe.Set includes Freud's Routing Tips & Techniques Video DVD
• Cuts all composition material, plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods.
• Non-Stick Perma-Shield coating to resist heat and reduce pitch build-up

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Dyson dc07 all-floors cyclone upright vacuum cleaner

 

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dyson DC07 upright vacuum cleaner with patented Root8Cyclone technology has double the suction of other vacuums. Tests show dyson's suction is double after 10 ounces of dust. Others lose suction - the more you use them, the less they work.

 

This is a great vac. I've had it for two years and the single problem we had with an attachment falling off was immediately rectified by customer service (who overnighted us a replacement part for free). The suction is amazing and we are always a little wierded out by how much dirt - dirt we didn't realize was there - it picks up. The only negative - and it really isn't a negative at all - is that the hose attachment can be a bit cumbersome to operate, however, once you learn how to use it, it works fine.

Overall, we have had it for two years and have been very happy with it. I can't really reconsile the negative reviews. Maybe people don't like spending so much for a vacuum. I have no idea. We used to replace our cheepo vacuums every year or so. This will certainly last a long time and works better than any other canister or upright vac we have ever had in the past.


The vacuum worked well, and did not aggravate my asthma while vacuuming, until I emptied the dustbin. Since then everytime I vacuum my asthma acts up. I talked with customer service many times. Finally I brought it in and they said they could find nothing wrong with it, and that was the way these bagless systems work normally.


I never liked the idea of a $300 vacuum and I still don't. We have a $90 Bissel upright that is lighter, reaches under furniture further and cleans even better. It also has the same cyclone canister dirt catcher feature.

The Dyson is USELESS on stairs. It will not suck out of the bottom while in the upright position, so you are left with the end flopping around as you try to vacuum the steps. It also has no easy points to grip it by when doing this.

The detachable wand portion is lousy too. The whole handle is built into the piece that you need to reach into crevices with.

This thing is HEAVY. Be prepared for an arm workout if you have a large house. If you have any kind of arm or shoulder problems this vacuum is going to make you sore.

I'm not really sure how this is even possible but cord is always getting tangled and twisted up, which did not happen with our bissel.


This is by far the best vacuum I have ever used, it's easy to use, clean and maintain. If you're looking for a new vacuum you can't go wrong with a Dyson...


I highly recommend AGAINST the purchase of a Dyson vacuum. My Dyson is less than 2 years old and has lost suction 4 times, requiring professional servicing twice. For the money, it's very disappointing. In fact, the vacuum repair shop who used to service my Oreck warned against buying a Dyson for this reason. I was swayed by clever marketing, but unfortunately, my experience has not lived up to the hype.


This vacuum and Dyson is terrible. It never worked. Took several long phone calls to Dyson to get them to agree to fix the machines. Only then I had to drag this machine to the UPS store across town because Dyson doesn't repair vac's in my area. Then when they returned it to me, they insisted that someone had to be at home to receive the vacumm -- althought UPS and FedX deliveries items to my home ALL THE TIME without a signature requirement. Dyson refused to removed the signature requirement and wanted to me drive 30 miles to yet another UPS location to get this vacuum. That's not going to happen for a vacuum that is this worthless. Who knows if I will ever get my vacuum since I work for a living and can't hang around my house for the UPS truck to show up. Please, please please do not waste your money on this or any other Dyson product. They have only complicated my life and I still have no vacumm and am out almost $400.


My mom had this vaccuum for one year, then moved and gave it to me. I don't like this vaccuum. The wand is inconvenient. You have to pull it out, turn it around, and reinsert it to use it. My other Dyson, the red one, doesn't need all those steps. I'm not so sure it cleans all that well either. After four slow passes over an 8x10 area rug, I used my Hoover steam cleaner to clean the rug. There was so much dirt left over from the vaccuum. Keep in mind, I steam clean about every three months, and I vaccuum every one-three days. This vaccuum is not worth its price.


We had our first daughter and have 3 small dogs. As she is starting to crawl we decided to get the "no lose suction" vacuum! 3 months later, it doesn't suction and the clutch broke. Now it has been in the repair shop, 20 miles away, for over a week!

Don't buy this, it is too good to be true!


I have had my Dyson DC07 for about 4 years now. Unfortunately it HAS lost suction, in fact it did so several years ago. Once the canister is about 1/3 of the way full it will stop spinning and almost all suction is gone. At this point it is necessary to empty the canister, and suction will return. Be careful when emptying it, though. Apparently the plastic "trapdoor base" is quite flimsily attached and the plastic may wear out and break after several years of use as mine did. I now have to spend $50 to replace that one silly piece of plastic. Instead I think I may throw the hunk of junk in the garbage and get a better vacuum.


My husband bought our Dyson Cyclone from Sears in July and, after two weeks of spare use, it lost suction. We took it to Sears to figure out the problem, which, supposedly, was that the vacuum needed cleaning. We waited 2 weeks only to be returned a non-functioning vacuum. We brough it back and, after another 3 weeks or so, we were returned a still non-functioning vacuum. I am very frustrated, and have been doing research online to figure out why the vacuum that(supposedly)never loses suction did. What a waste of money! If you can help it, buy a canister vacuum with bags. I don't know why we are supposed to go bagless... Good luck!

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #23854 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Dyson
• Model: 00001
• Released on: 2003-01-01
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.88" h x 14.63" w x 38.88" l, 24.00 pounds

Features

• Vacuum cleaner with cyclonic design ensures powerful, consistent suction
• Bag-free dirt collection provides hygienic emptying trigger
• Long-lasting filtration system with HEPA filter; certified asthma friendly
• Includes 17-foot hose, crevice tool, dusting brush, and upholstery attachment
• Measures 14 by 13-1/2 by 46 inches; 5-year warranty

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Starbucks sirena espresso machine, stainless and black

 

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With this beautiful, simple, and impeccably engineered espresso machine, you’ll pull shots so perfect and steam milk so frothy-your passion for superb coffee will only grow deeper. Bring home performance and beauty in every cup. Engineered to be simple. Designed to be timeless. Created to produce the perfect shot of espresso at home. Sirena's Rapid Steam ™ Boiler gives you continuous, powerful steam--and lets you move from frothing directly to brewing without waiting. At just 15 inches tall, Sirena is just the size to fit into any kitchen. Commercial quality portafilter retains heat easily, and features a patented back-pressure adaptor which adjusts automatically to the coffee's grind, for a full, rich crema.

 

The sirena is a beautiful machine and has some customizable features. A quick search around the internet will lead to better performance and better tasting coffees. You will learn its quirks and how to get around them.

All was working fine until one day I turned the steam wand a little further than usual and the steam quickly dissipated to nothing. The Knob which controls the steam also seamed to keep spinning rather than opening/closing the steam port. Upon disassembly I found a tension spring that would no longer hold the knob tight to the side, and thus the lever which controls the water pump merely rotated to a position where the knob could not activate it. The lever usually runs between two points equivalent to 9:00 through 12:00 to 3:00, but mine was pointing to 6:00 and would not spin back to a normal position.

So I searched online parts/repair shops for a replacement knob, but none had them. With a little ingenuity and careful usage I managed to get the steam system working again but the internal lever will sometimes fall and I have to disassemble the top again to fix it. It has become more trouble than it is worth. The steam mechanism is the weak point in an otherwise beautiful design and will break for everyone eventually.


Pros:
The Sirena coffeemaker looks really great and it makes good coffee. Its body is made of aluminum and very solid.

Cons:
1) the drip holes in the steel broiler are too small and wrongly placed - so dripping water creates a mess which makes it necessary to put a container or a cup under the brewing spout. The machine drips lots of water after the pump stops.
2) the machine has two buttons which can be easily programmed to make the pump working for a certain duration - unfortunately the pump does not reliably pump the same amount of water which undermines what could be a really useful feature.
3) the steam wand does not work properly - it releases too much water instead of steam.
4) the heating of water is quite slow (at least compared with a Jura and Saecco machines I had before).
Overall the machine is not worth the money - a less fancy espresso machine with better technical design is the better choice.







I bought this machine at a Starbuck's retail store mid-December 08. It came with a Starbuck's burr grinder and 2# coffee beans for $299. It makes very fluffy froth and consistent shots with very pretty crema. I now make awesome Frangelico lattes.

Suggestions for other reviewers: My water tank thinks it's empty more often than not. I just lift the tank over the sink, press the water release on the bottom for a second, and put it back. So far that's worked every time.

For those who think not enough steam comes out to froth a whole cappucino, crank the steam up until the pump is going and steam as long as you need to. Perfect every time.

My problem now: the portafilter has water in it after I pull a shot and I have to get goopy grounds out of it, which is annoying and messy. I've tried every version of espresso grind, with the same result. This morning, I tamped it myself, but I didn't empty it before I left, so I'll have to see if it made a difference. I don't have high hopes.

Generally, I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend it.


I received this machine for my birthday in May 08. I love the looks and the quality is great. We use it several times a day and it is still working great. With good quality coffee grounds, it pulls a great shot with a good head of crema. (I have found it to work best on the double setting and with the double amount of grinds.) The steam wand has an adapter end that is meant to automatically incorporate air for frothing. It works well with a full cups worth of cold cows milk and a cold frothing pitcher. I, however, prefer to use about a half cup of unsweetened soy milk and prefer lots of foam, which this machine only sporadically can deliver. (Hunmidity, barometric pressure, and stars must be perfectly aligned.) I much prefer the normal steam wands where one can control the amount of air being incorporated for more or less foam as desired and wish Saeco offered them as a replacement. This is not a problem unique to Saeco as less and less home machines come with the regular steam wands. I guess most home users aren't expected to be able to learn to froth milk.

My only real dissappointment with this machine, which knocked my rating down a star, has been trying to get parts replaced. I lost the support peg down the sink when cleanng the machine and of course it cannot be purchased from Starbucks; it must be purchased from Saeco. The part has been out of stock at Saeco for at least five months. They have been out of stock on the rubber pressure gasket the entire time as well.

Eventually the rubber gasket will wear out and need replaced and who knows when or for how long Saeco will stock it. So keep that in mind if you decide to purchase this machine. The machine can be used without the gasket and peg (they are a team, so don't try to use one without the other - it overruns and splatters everywhere.) I am now using my machine without them and tamping the grounds myself.


I bought this machine a few days ago. It may be too early to write a review, but I love this machine. It's a no brainer..
I got this machine from my local Starbucks (which by the way, may never see my face again, other than to buy espresso beans and syrups). I paid $348 out the door, it came with a Burrs grinder, 2 lbs. coffee, the barista kit (with the thermometer, frothing cup, 2 shot glasses, latte spoon, and espresso scoop, oh and a nifty little organizer to keep it all nice), a bottle of vanilla syrup, and 2 lbs. espresso beans.
A great deal! My boyfriend doesn't drink coffee, and I got this thing home, and having never actually been in a coffee shop, I was amazed, he had it together and making me a vanilla latte, without reading anything more than the warnings and cautions in the booklet. I was impressed, and it looks pretty on my counter. I get up the same time every morning for work, and now make my own latte, and clean up the machine and it's parts, in half the time it took me to stop by Starbucks in the morning. Not only that, I figured it out, since I go to Starbucks about 3 times a week, about $15 a week (my drinks are $4.76 each her in AZ). $350 divided by 15 is about 23 weeks. So less than 6 months from now, I will be saving money by having my own machine. They sell the syrup for $6 a bottle and a pound of espresso for about $9. Both should last me more than a month each. So come July I will be spending about $20 a month (if that - including the milk) on my lattes, instead of $60. Wow! I'm hooked!
I'll never not have an espresso machine again.


I've had my Sirena for approximately 2 months now and am totally satisfied with it's results!! But it takes some learning to master. The comments here are unjustified and I felt the need to respond. It looks good but it's a middle of the road machine and like anything else, you get what you pay for.

First, you need to throw the rubber disc and rubber peg in the garbage. It's just a gimmick designed for folks who never drew a shot before...and besides that, it takes all the fun away from creating your very own perfect shot. Next, you need to buy a nice, heavy 58mm tamper. I bought a beautiful all stainless one for 25 bucks and it is more than adequate. Next, you need to get yourself a quality BURR grinder...and don't let anybody tell ya different, THE PROPER GRIND IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE ESPRESSO MACHINE ITSELF!! I found a nice commercial Rancilio on Ebay for less than 200 bucks (nobody said espresso making is a cheap hobby either). When trying to find the proper grind, I found just a few adjustment clicks on the grinder will vary the length of the pour 5 to 10 seconds while all my other prep was identical. I strive for a 25 second pour and this machine will produce a shot that is just as good as commercial machines costing thou$and$ more. If you change coffee beans, you may have to fine tune your grind to get that 25 second pour...but that's the fun part, you're in charge of the results.

Now, the steam wand...I agree that it is not the best but it can be tweaked to accomplish excellent results. First off, there is no separate boiler for the steam like the more expensive machines. It uses a thermal block which takes hot water from the heated boiler and converts it to steam. I found that purging the water from the steam wand first...and then cycling the HW and steam buttons back and forth a couple of times without drawing anything, will produce all the steam you'll need to froth enough creamy, velvety milk for 2 cappuccinos at once!! Frothing is another art form which takes practice but I keep the end of wand near the surface to stretch the milk and then bury the wand until 160 degrees is reached. BINGO, ENJOY!!!

If you want perfect cappuccinos or lattes everytime, get yourself a $4000 fully automatic machine. The Sirena is a more than adequate semi-automatic machine that allows you to be creative and show off a little bit :-)

A Happy Tamper




my first sirena, after about 2 weeks of use, stopped producing dry steam to froth my milk. I took it to starbucks and got a complete runaround and an 800 customer service number for saeco. I called saeco multiple times leaving numerous messages and could not get anyone to help me with this problem. I finally took the machine back to starbucks and basically said, "if you are going to put your name on this machine, you need to stand by it's performance"..well, that seemed to work and i was able to exchange my original sirena for a new one. well, i thought that was the end to my problems. Turns out, after a couple of months of using the second machine, I again no longer have any dry steam to froth my milk. I have a nice cup of espresso, and no foam to go with it. This is a lot of money to waste on a supposedly terrific machine. Please do not buy this, I am certain saeco knows the problem with this machine which is why they wouldnt return my calls.
I am sure that starbucks knows this as well, why do you think such an otherwise fantastic company would be so dishonest to it's customers? There are others on amazon who have left similar reviews...take that as a warning and take your checkbook somewhere else.


The excitement of using the machine was short lived. Less than a week after I purchased the Sirena the steam wand started spurting water into the milk. I primed the machine several times only to experience the same thing. I called Saeco customer service and they said that the machine was not supposed to do that. I thought that mine was an isolated incident but after reading more reviews it appears that I was not the only one. I'm disappointed.


I really loved the design of this machine and for the few times I was able to use one, the espresso definitely had the "crema" you are used to in a serious coffee shop.
The steam was somewhat lacking in my opinion, though. It would not be pure steam all the time (water would be mixed-in many times even after a dry run on an empty cup) and it seemed to lack enough "stamina" and intensity to make good foam for more than a cup of milk.

Regardless, the problem is that out of two units, both were defective.
The first Sirena I bought had a faulty water tank switch (it would stop every time you made coffee, wrongly detecting an empty water tank), upon sending it back and getting a replacement from Amazon, the second one would not work at all. The unit would turn on (power button would light up) but the unit would not heat up the water. The water tank on the second unit was also cracked.

I elected to ship the second unit back and ask for a refund. I could not bring myself to trust such model any longer.


I spent retail dollars on this thing at Christmas, around $500. It died after only 6 months of use. We took good care of it, followed the manufacturers instructions, made about 4 lattes a day. Starbucks saw me comin.
Do yourself a favor, check out the Lello 1375-MUCH cheaper. Have had it for 2 months, just as fast and just as good. It only costs about $150. It seems well built.

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About Starbucks Sirena Espresso Machine, Stainless and Black detail

• Amazon Sales Rank: #40722 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Starbucks
• Model: 398574
• Released on: 2007-12-13
• Dimensions: 19.00" h x 15.00" w x 16.00" l, 21.65 pounds

Features

• 15-bar pump-driven espresso machine with stainless steel broiler and patented back pressure adapter
• Dual brewing spout; one-touch pre-measured single and double shots; user-programmable settings
• Steam wand with pannarello adapter; Rapid Steam boiler for rapidly switching from brewing to frothing
• Accommodates E.S.E. pods and ground espresso, 57.5-ounce removable water tank, adjustable and removable drip tray
• Measures 13 by 15 by 12 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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