WoodRat High Speed Steel Router Cutters

Just some of our fine HSS bits.

Precision Made In England

The Finest Razor-Sharp High-Speed Steel

Myth: High-Speed Steel (HSS) bits lose their edge and have been superseded by Tungsten Carbide Tipped (TCT) bits. Nobody uses HSS anymore.

Fact: It’s true that TCT bits last a very long time. However HSS bits can be easily sharpened to a much finer edge using a Diamond Whetstone. Becuase they are engineered from a single piece of steel, HSS bits can be crafted to match the traditional shape of a hand-cut dovetail even at miniture sizes. Jigs that rely on TCT bits simply cannot produce this quality of work.

We also produce a range of straight bits in diameters from 1.6mm, for miniature Finger Joints, up to 12.7mm (1/2") for Pin Cutting and Tenoning.

One benefit often overlooked is that sharper bits can be run at lower router speeds, and lower speed means less noise. HSS = Quieter routing.

Of course, TCT bits are useful for cutting man-made boards and you can use them on the 'Rat with no bother. In fact, you can use virtually any router bit.

WoodRat Bits are sold individually or discounted in selected sets (saving you around 20%).