1/4" Spiral O bit, cheaper source??

[john_l]

I have been using Onsrud 65-025 bits for most all of my cutting of .040" .090" aluminum and also acrylics of various thicknesses.

Does anyone know of a cheaper source (of comparable quality) for this bit?

I tried some double sided spiral 0's from an ebay seller and they worked real good, but I only got 2. Now they are sold out.

Any leads appreciated.

[erik_f]

Http://www.american-carbide.com/

[knight_toolworks]

those are not any cheaper if not a bit more.
MSC has had them on sale off and on. if you can handle 3/4" cut length only 27.00 from msc http://tinyurl.com/3tgua8

[erik_f]

I had only looked at the wood bits which are around $12

[khaos]

Erik, Great source. I think American Carbide is my new source. My issue with Onsrud is I really do want to be able to drill down on the site to find the bits with prices. Not look at pictures of their catolog sans prices. Since I have to ask I figure I cant afford it.

I know I am a whiney little brat,

[erik_f]

I don't think so...the nice thing also is they are on the East Coast...at least for me so shipping from Mass to NY should only be 2 days ground.

[cnc_works]

John, I really don't have a price comparison for you, but I do know that I buy the Onsrud 0-flute 1 lip 63 series in 1/8" & 1/4" from Hartlauer bits for about $21 each.

I use them almost as universal bits, but came to them mostly because of the great job they do on acrylics plus they put little stress on the spindle when plunging.

[knight_toolworks]

hartlauer has some good prices. but if you need them fast msc can't be beat. I need to get more of them.

[elcruisr]

Ask Onsrud who your nearest dealer is. Mine often just drops by with mine and drops them off. Get a good discount as well.

[cnc_works]

Steve, fyi, if I get my order into Hartlaeur by 3pm, I consistently get my bits the next day. I guess it helps that they are in Corvallis and you and I are in Portland.

Donn