CLINT S.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
Great bits, cut perfect. Only drawback was the chamfer bit was a little larger than I expected. For most people it wouldn't be an issue.
HME
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2024
good solid bits
John E. Immoos
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
The router bits are good bits for a very reasonable price. I haven't tried all of them but the one I did try performed great in my router table.
Mike
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
I've only used a couple of the bits,so far so good
Sharon
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
I have not used these Yonico bits yet so I am only reviewing the product as delivered. The package arrived in excellent condition. The bits came in a wood box with individual storage tubes for the bits. All of the bits were snug in their individual storage tubes. Removing them was not difficult and the bits were in excellent condition.The outside of the box shown on Amazon shows the set as having a 3/8"x1/2" rabbet bit but no rabbet bit was included in my set. Instead, a 3/8"x1/2" slot cutter bit was substituted for the rabbet bit. Although a slot cutter bit can be used to cut a rabbet it is not the same as a rabbet bit. I plan to keep the set but I wish it included the rabbet bit as shown on the outside of the box.
O. N. Birau
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2021
Been using yonico cutters for a while, what can i say, i'm delighted
Allen D. Reinecke
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
I was debating whether to buy this kit or buy quality individual bits, which would be quite a bit more expensive. After seeing a YT video showing them successfully in use, I decided to order them with fingers crossed!The exterior packaging and design was good quality. Inside the wooden box, there was some shipping bubble wrap to protect the bits with a foam sheet in the lid and black flocking in the base under the bits. The bits were all in place, but primarily because they are very, very tight and deep in the plastic bushings pressed into the wooden box, especially the top row. I could not get them out with my fingers and sliced the surface layer of skin of my little finger trying to do so. I used my rubber-covered pliers handle to lever then out carefully and that damaged the very soft pine box in a couple places. Eventually I managed to lever them all out, re-inserting them just enough that I could easily push them out. The wooden box is surprisingly well made, but like I said, very soft pine.Each carbide cutting edge was checked and they were all in good condition, no chips. They all seemed sharp, but not such that they will cut paper. The bearings screws were tight and the bearings spun freely. The yellow appears to be a thick powder coat. The ends of the 1/4" shank are also yellow. The bits were all located adjacent to their labels and as ordered, though the labels were not installed properly and were lifted at one end. The largest bit is 1.5" in overall diameter, which just fit thru my router base with a little shaving!I put a couple of the larger bits in my Dewalt compact router and ran them at high speed while holding the router. The balance seemed fine. I didn't test them all at this point.I then tried the large roundover bit on a piece of scrap 2 x 4 using my home-made router table. It cut smoothly on speed setting 1 with no burning and I was pleased with the result. After, I suspected the cutting edge had lost a little sharpness, but it was purely subjective. I'll have to run some more edges and see how the edge cuts. I plan on using my 600 grit diamond plate to keep the edges keen anyway (though the bearings will have to be removed to do that)So far, I am not disappointed, but time will tell. I'll update with more information later when I get to use these in earnest. It's too darn cold to be working in my unheated shop right now!
Jeff
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019
I have used several of these bits in the short term they work great not sure how long they will last but the price is right . I like the fact that they come in a storage box . I would recommend
Customer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2018
Arrived on time, not yet used, but seem good quality. And value for money. Pleased with purchase.
J. D.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2018
Excellent set well boxed
paul fortin
Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2017
4.5 star Nice box very sharp easy to workshop with
P. Bruderer
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017
Really impressed with these bits so far. I'm a beginner when using a router, but these are good for the money. They're quite a bit cheaper than even the cheapest bits you'll buy at a hardware store, yet they cut well and seem to be holding up well.I've made about 40 linear feet worth of cuts with 3 of the bits and there's no appreciable sign of wear. All of them have a nice fit and finish and cut well. The kit is a good combination of common bits. The box is pretty nice, only complaint is that when shipped the bits are SO tight in their holders its hard to get them out even with a prybar or pliers. Not a bad thing really, it keeps them in place so there was no shipping damage.If you're a beginner using routers, this a great set of bits. I would consider Yonico's larger multi-bit set too if you think you're going to use that many. When you price these per bit compared to the competition, these are a GREAT GREAT value.
Theodore
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
I purchased these bits based on a review video I saw on YouTube. The order was filled on a timely basis. In addition to very well done shipping protection the bit set is provided with its own storage box which is in itself a fine benefit of the purchase. The box is good looking, strongly made, and compact. Inside it holds the bits securely at an angle that makes extraction easy. Each bit's place in the box is identified by a profile outline of its cut and measurements. I have not yet had opportunity to use the bits so cannot comment on performance, but so far Yonico shines. I will update this rating after using the product.