Router fence and Spiral bits, China Tools Ep.31

In-Depth reviews of woodworking products from China.
In this episode: WNEW router fence and some awesome spiral router bits.
If you want to see a ranking among all the products I tested the last two years, visit my site: hookedonwood.o...
Here are all the direct links from the products in this video. Although, you can also find them on my site.
Reviewed products:
WNEW Router Fence
www.banggood.c...
Buyers from Europe, select the CZ warehouse.
Other countries select the CN warehouse.
Compression bit with bearing at router side
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- Choose 12.7 for the big compression bit 22.2mm
- Choose 6.35mm-A for the smaller compression bit
- choose 6.35mm-B for the 12.7mm up-cut bit
- choose 6mm for the 12mm up-cut bit
Long 1/2 inch compression bit
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- choose type 2
- choose type 1 for the smaller 1/4 bit
Long spiral bit up-cut
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1/4 and 6mm smaller spiral bits
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- choose 1 for 1/4 down-cut bit
- choose 2 for 1/4 up-cut bit
- choose 3 for 6mm down-cut bit
- choose 4 for 6mm up-cut bit
Digital Height Gauge
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My Personal Banggood favorites all time!
1. Hongdui Edge Trimmer
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2. Doweling Jig / Multi-row puncher
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3. Kerfmaker
www.banggood.c...
4. Drill guide cabinet jig
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5. T-ruler
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6. Precision square
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7. Miter square
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8. Miter square brass
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9. Height gauge
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The material used for my workbench and this platform is Black MDF:
Black MDF, something similar to Valchromat. I get it from here: (Netherlands)
www.af.nl/voor....
Black MDF.
Here is a list of viewer's suggestions where you can buy Black MDF or Valchromat or Forescolor.
USA
www.plywoodcom....
trinityinnovations.net
packardforestproducts.com
plywoodcompany.com
UK
www.idsurfaces....
www.atlanticti....
Germany
www.hornbach.d...
Belgie
www.houtshop.b....
Australia
timberwood.com...
NSW Australia, Laminex has the black MFD
A few products from this review were sent to me by Banggood for testing.
This does not mean that I do get all my products. I review also a lot of products I bought myself.
I started these reviews because from my experience not every tool from China was worth buying. So I wanted to make in-depth reviews to show you which products you should consider and which product you better leave alone. The fact that Banggood sent me products occasionally does not change the way I make my reviews. I still give in-depth reviews and give you my honest opinion!
On this, you can count on!
I have a good experience with Banggood.com and they have a lot of woodworking tools nicely organized on their site.
My name is Dennis and I am from Hooked on Wood.
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Products I use in my workshop
Table saw with dust system:
Harvey HW110GL Europe edition with sliding table
Harvey / Axminster trade S-12 overhead blade guard
Dust extraction: HBM 200
Oneida Super dust deputy 6”
Workbench:
Incra master-R-router lift
AEG 1400w router
Incra 25" SL positioner with Wonder Fence
Drill press: Jet JDP 15B
Miter saw: Festool Kapex 60
Different links to products I use
Clamps:
Axminster trade hold down clamps
Piher Rail guide clamps
Micro Jig dovetail clamps
Bessey parallel clamps
Axminster trade parallel clamps
Push blocks
Micro Jig Gripper
Incra Push block
Thank you for viewing.
Best regards,
Dennis

[@chrisohanlon69]

And this... This is my scoring card: Video quality 5 Information 5 Usefulness 5 Quality 5 Recommendation 5

[@terobb0]

Dennis, thank you for making woodworking more approachable and affordable for people like me. I really want to grow my skills and experience with different tools but sometimes the cost to do so makes it difficult to justify. I am looking forward to your new shop videos. Thanks again and congratulations on all your success with the channel.

[@Ole.Rellik]

Thank you for the clearest explanation of the differences in upcut, downcut, and compression bits. The handheld and router table examples made a great difference for me.

[@nialstewart8263]

Dennis, I'd be interested in a video about planning your new workshop. Big machine and workbench siting, but also tool storage planning, and planning for storage of sandpaper, screws, glue etc, ask the stuff that needs somewhere to go.

[@HookedonWood]

Thanks, I will see what I will address in the different video's but I think I will address these points in different videos

[@TylrVncnt]

I also need massive help with putting a shop together and *especially* organization haha

[@Z-add]

There are literally 100s of video on youtube about workbenches from small to massive milwakee workbench.

[@nialstewart8263]

@@Z-add Lovely. That's not what I asked about though.

[@jostep1465]

Weer een genot om naar te kijken. compliment dennis!! groeten Joop uit Zutphen

[@HookedonWood]

Hij hoort nog verborgen te zijn! Maar leuk dat jij hem al heb gezien. Groetjes

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Excellent as always Dennis. I bought some of those top bearing (router side) compression pattern bits and I 100% agree. I've had the ¼ inch version for a while and just got the ½ inch shank, ⅞ inch diameter bit the other day and I'm super impressed. I do agree that they could be packed a little better. Also, W-New makes some seriously nice stuff but they need to work on packaging too. I got an item last week that was just wrapped in foam and a bag. It is damaged in several places but it still seems usable.

[@HookedonWood]

Luckily more and more products become better packed. The bits are not bad packed, (My 95 euro bit had the same packaging) but I still think they can improve on that part. I agree with you on the difference between 1/4 and 1/2 inch. They look so much more impressive, but are also so much nicer to work with. Thanks for your commend.

[@mattdewey8046]

Dennis, great channel and videos, I am binge watching the China tools episodes, its nice to have someone else take the guesswork out of the good from the not so good. Already got a couple of things on order! Good work

[@genehobson2534]

Dennis, thank you for your insite to various tools from outside of the normal suppliers....of which can be very expensive....keep up the great work.... love your videos, and your worshop is woodworkers dream .......many thanks....

[@shaurus68]

Thanks once again for a great video Dennis. It is good to see compression bits becoming easier to source and more affordable.

[@g0fum]

Thanks for this video Dennis, and hooray for your new workshop. I can't wait to see the process of building start to finish.

[@james_860]

Thank you Dennis , good luck with your workshop build.

[@traiangabauceanu9376]

Esti numărul 1, am învățat multe de la tine, mulțumiri!

[@terrmaso]

Thank you as always for great information. You have highly influenced my decisions when making new tool purchases. I do a great deal of research before adding tools to my small shop and you have always provided the answers I needed, as well as giving me additional information I hadn't considered. It is obvious you spend a great deal of time using the items before making your recommendations. I have numerous tools from Banggood due to your reviews. Have a wonderful holiday season and I wish you well with the new shop.

[@Zwieke]

Great to finally see some good quality spiral bits from BG! Bedankt Dennis, always enjoy your movies!

[@draztiqmeshaz6226]

Good looking out Dennis! I got 3 of these, and so far they are performing beautifully! Thank you :)

[@edwinb848]

Thank you Dennis. You are a legend. I am loving your channel

[@ronboe6325]

That height measuring tool is the bees knees! See you next year!

[@jaykepley5238]

Thanks Dennis. I ordered several items from Banggood recently based on your scores. Very nice stuff! Thanks again.

[@pastryprince1]

Thanks, again for these videos. Looking forward to seeing your new workshop!

[@franckgregoire1462]

Thanks Denis for your videos. Wish you the best for your installation in the next woorshop

[@boxertrix2540]

Good luck with the workshop build Dennis. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished result.

[@skipanardoross6805]

Just found your channel a couple days ago and have really enjoyed them. Subscribed with notifications. Your presentations are excellent and the content can be invaluable for many of us. Thank you for your efforts.

[@johnfrederickson3082]

I ALWAYS AWAIT YOUR NEXT VID WITH GREAT ANTICIPATION, THANK YOU.

[@keithkruger5841]

Can't wait to see you build up the new workshop.. As I will get to do mine in March when we get to move to Eemnes. Cannot wait... Haha..

[@deandavies1462]

Good luck with the new workshop. looking forward to seeing the progress

[@IJacinto66]

Heel veel plezier met het organiseren van je nieuwe werkplaats. Ik zie het in het nieuwe jaar allemaal wel verschijnen. Die van mij wordt in juli 2022 gebouwd. ;-)

[@andrewknots]

Thanks for all the great content this past year

[@wilbertbeijers9134]

Veel succes met je nieuwe werkplaats en fijne feestdagen dan maar🙂. Groeten uit Spanje

[@robertoassi2871]

Thank You Dennis for your Videos I am glad for your new Workshop and I am courius haw it will loks like All The best from Serbia

[@adamcallaway3762]

Awesome as always, been waiting for the review and the wait was worth it. Enjoy the festive period denis and we’ll see you in the new year

[@ivanwalker3391]

Dennis, just getting better and better with every episode. Keep 'er lit Bro!

[@Lakersawi]

Love your channel, love the topics you cover and love your presentation style. Good luck with building your new workshop.

[@michelhedley1805]

Thank you Dennis for this series of tool talks and I have followed some of your recommendations and made purchases from Banggood over the last few months. The deliveries were quick and easy and the tools met with your recommendations.

[@theduftmeister]

Thank you Dennis. A really helpful video. I was debating for a little while whether to spend the money on some compression bits. I've now done so without feeling guilty. Good luck with the new shop project. Look forward to your next videos.

[@MrGuardcaptain]

Thank you for all of your advice Dennis. Have bought a few products based on your reccomendation and they have been fantastic. Please stay safe and enjoy your new shop. Looking forward to seeing you in the new year and more ideas for my shop from Banggood.

[@markarmstrong2592]

Thanks again Dennis can't wait to see your new shop. I hope you do build videos on it and good luck with the build. Hopefully we see you before Xmas

[@foekie]

Was looking at this router fence for quite some while. The price is great! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I used your affiliate link to buy it. Thanks again.

[@peterjohnson4932]

Brilliant as always, this one was of particular interest to me, especially the compresion bits as these are exactly the tool I'm needing. Looking forward to seeing your new workshop in the new year! Thanks Dennis.

[@Bobsmith-ot6si]

Good luck with the new workshop. All the best

[@CutitwithaHammer]

Another video by Dennis means another order to Banggood. :) I'm looking forward to your new shop!

[@cornelisgoedegebuur1162]

Hi Dennis, dank voor de zeer nuttige en duidelijke uitleg inzake de spiral bits, vooral met betrekking tot de opgaande en neergaande spiraal. Interessant. Ik wist nog niet dat er meerdere varianten bestaan. Cam, van Blacktail Studio is er ook zo enthousiast over.

[@likeakite]

Thank you Dennis.....have a wonderful Christmas and new year

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Thank you, another brilliant video! I hope you have a wonderful and safe Christmas and new year. Good luck with the new workshop too.

[@janvisser6643]

Veel succes Dennis met de nieuwe werkschuur, ik hoop op veel video's:). En bijna honderd duizend abonnees!

[@s9plus20]

Great video, thank you very much for bringing affordable tools to our attention and telling us which are good and which are not so good. Best of luck with your new shop! Hope the coming year finds you well.

[@mahmut123456]

Other KZbinrs: I can only show this fence because it doesn’t fit my router table Dennis: let’s build a new table for this video. 👏🏻💪🏻👍🏻

[@HookedonWood]

That guy must be crazy :-))

[@thomasalison6188]

Thanks for another great video Dennis, happy holidays and good luck with the new shop! See you next year!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic reviews, Dennis! Thanks a lot! 😃 Happy holidays! And I hope your new shop can be ready soon! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@katekeough9819]

Miss you hope your Christmas holidays are full of good cheer and memories

[@Blurry2222]

Thank you for your wonderful and thoughtful videos, Denis. Happy Christmas to you and family!

[@andrewsmall2718]

Another superb episode Dennis. Thanks

[@eis6133]

See you soon. All the best.

[@reinergruhle]

Mooi en helemaal informatief (zoals altijd). - Nice and pretty informative (as always). 👍

[@robertboughton11]

Good luck with your new workshop.

[@colindoesdiy]

Well Dennis, you have convinced me that this is a good option to go with and will see what the price is tomorrow. I was not far out with my guess at your Rating 😁. As you say, you can always add an Incra Wonder Fence in the Future. I did wonder why you had placed your T-Tracks so far forward of the Router Bit but it does look better and gives lots of additional clamping options. I am considering adding an extra short length of T-Track so that the Fence can be turned through 90 Degree's to allow for routing very long boards. Good look with your new Workshop.

[@HookedonWood]

Hi Colin, Black Friday have already entered. I would not wait because mostly things run out of stock pretty fast when I test it positive 😀😀

[@kevinwillis6707]

thats a really good price for those bits, im gonna have to get some, cheers dennis.

[@wernerbros8099]

Can't wait to see the new workshop! My first one will be finished soon and guess who inspired me? :)

[@ashshahibproject971]

I always waiting your videos

[@i2manu]

Thanks Dennis

[@nixonyong68]

that's some good information you're giving.

[@tedd1091]

Dennis, keep those videos coming

[@alasdairmackenzie515]

Hi Dennis. Another great - and useful video. I forgot to mention that I received the dowelling jig - it's every bit as good as you advised. Many thanks. Good luck with the new workshop and best wishes for the new year.

[@WaterN2WineCreations]

If you want an inexpensive way to make highly accurate adjustments on your fence, inlay a small steel plate to attach an indicator with a magnetic base… makes most needed adjustments a one time process.

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

Great content as always. Looking forward to seeing your new work shop and what you will be building for it. Stay safe and have a beautiful Christmas

[@maloneycolin]

Hi Denis, great advice as usual. Best of luck with the new workshop and happy Christmas 🎅

[@bartdebremme1901]

Hi Dennis, interesting new products again! I hope more versions of it will become available for 'metric' routers, as I only have 8 and 12mm shanks for my routers. I suppose 12.7 will not fit... In Belgium we would say: dju toch! :-)

[@madebym.e.]

Again great and interesting content, I hope you are making a cool making of Video of the new workshop.

[@chriscampbell1456]

Another great video Dennis. I love your China tools segments. Congratulations and good luck on your new shop. I know from currently setting up my own shop that it's an exciting but daunting task to do with all the decisions to make. Best wishes and HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the US of A. :)

[@frankvanderwal4571]

Another Top - err or bottom- story, Denis! Best of luck building your new workshop! Best whishes! __Frank

[@pearceclayton8498]

Hi Dennis. I am impressed by your approach to workshop design and the quality of tooling. I have therefore started to source some of my tools from Bangood. I have been concerned however at the confusing policy of Bangood vis a vis charges when the product is delivered to the EU and a potential scam by their transporters. Bangood claim that VAT (sales tax) is included in the price but whenever a parcel arrives there is an additional charge to pay. This should not happen after July 2021, however, it is happening. You can of course claim it back from Bangood, but not any part of the fees awarded to the transporter (because they have processed an erroneous VAT claim on behalf of the tax authorities). Assuming your order is below 150 euros this is potentially a scam on the part of the transporter. They are claiming for something that they do not have a right. Bangood have already paid the transporter and so they need to speak to their transporter to stop this practice otherwise I will not continue to buy from them. To give you an idea of the charge. I was charged 11.50 euros on the value of an order declared to be 20 euros (57%!!!!!!).

[@HookedonWood]

That should not happen. I never had to pay extra shipping costs after july and I never heard it before! Which country is it

[@terrytopliss9506]

Always interesting video’s Dennis,see you next year. Wishing you a Happy Christmas and Newyear.👍👍

[@Hpibajapitbullrc]

Thank you Dennis!

[@paulrowley71]

Great review Dennis. I’m really looking forward to seeing your new workshop and any workshop improvement videos next year. Your current workshop is enviable so I can’t wait to see what the new one will look like. All the best for the forthcoming festive season. 👍🏻

[@DirkieB]

Good stuff! Maybe I should get the fence. I need to make a nice router table. But I guess I need to wait until next year for your review of the lift + motor when it's in your new shop :) And those spiral bits are awesome! I bought a longer one a little while ago and it's so nice to use!

[@TheZimmann]

Than you again for another Great video!! I really enjoy how you make them and find your insight very helpful!! Please continue to do this in the New Year. I will be waiting anxiously to find out what comes next!! Great Job!! Merry Christmas and a very Happy new year!!

[@josepargemi833]

Hi Dennis.As always very interesting and accurate videos. I will have to take advantage of Black Friday. I wish you success with your new workshop and to be able to see it in your videos. Thank you, and although soon, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, or a Happy New Workshop.

[@bobweiram6321]

If you need to gauge your micro-adjustments, use a dial indicator zeroed to the fence.

[@emailausdrucker]

Thank you very much, Dennis. I would love a few video in December how you plan you shop. Even unedited on a 2nd channel...

[@HookedonWood]

I will think about it😀

[@richardradosevic872]

Looks amazing

[@jellevanburen1834]

Hi Dennis, what pleasant surprise again! Great video! I was already looking at the spiral bits, so this was again very welcome. It's a shame that I have to wait this long for the next video. I'm allways looking forward to them. I have a question regarding the spiral bits. Since I have none... which would you advise me to buy? Because compression ones seem the obvious choice. Wil only 'the beast' suffice? Or also one of the long compressed ones? So maybe the short version is: what of the reviewed spiral bits would be a great 'set' to own? With BF I will invest in these so make the best selection. :-)

[@StepperByStepper]

With the router bits I miss the 8mm EU version. All my router bits I try to buy with 8mm shaft.

[@HookedonWood]

agree, hope this will be just a matter of time.

[@sdoc3]

Thanks for many nice videos of the more affordable parts Dennis. If you have not considered it already, could we request a video about the durability and sharpness of the chinese copies?

[@aruntyagi4767]

Easy to use

[@brucelee3388]

I tried some solid carbide bits years ago and had problems with the bearings coming off. I notice they are still using the same system on some bits with a press fit collar that is supposed to hold the bearings on - it doesn't, it just works loose and flies away into the darkness, then the bearings come off and go the same way. Some bits I see now have a lock nut on the end, a much better system and they can even do it on 1/4" bits these days.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Dennis, I want to share my experience with Banggood, I have shopped with them for several years now. I ordered the 1/2 bearing flush trim bit. Right after your video published I mean with in minutes. The stock indicated it was in stock they took my payment 2 days latter I got an email saying that they sold out. Another product that I ordered on November 5 was clamps for a work bench with dog holes. They sold out of those too, when I ordered the clamps they indicated they were in stock. Today December 6, I got an email saying my order was canceled for the clamps. It seems Banggood sells items that they do not have stock. I am not happy with there service.😩🛫

[@quichejackson]

Me: Watch Hooked on Wood = Spend $ Also Me: Watch Hooked on Wood = Save $$ One of the few YT channels I have the 'Bell Icon' set for and you never disappoint! Great Job Dennis, hope you and the family enjoy the holiday season.

[@HookedonWood]

Haha! Thanks Man!

[@steveferguson1232]

Hope you film the building of your shop and post next year

[@rodgerq]

This router fence is now increased in price to 230USD (converted from 203GBP). Quite the jump. Those green featherboard look interesting...are they banggood items as well?

[@FishatDT]

Your videos can be liked even before watching them haha

[@whoDatBeDare]

Tip and base/collet/shank

[@thierrylerinckx1340]

Hallo Dennis, great reviews on the Bangood tools. I have just received my first BG delivery and thanks to your reviews I have purchased otherwise unafordable tools I would have hesitated to buy. I would like to find 8mm shank versions of these router bits. Have you seen any on BG?

[@tulipwoodshop6100]

Great video once again Dennis, thanks! Ordered one right away! I bought and reviewed the New tablesaw fence a while back (it’s awesome!), and it seems that it’s using the same mitre/t-track. Since I have a table saw router combo I was wondering if they could share the same track back to back? Can you tell the track width on this one?

[@jeroenvanderwoude3720]

Succes met je nieuwe werkplaats, verheug me op de video’s.

[@AlaskaWorkshop]

Love your channel but it costs me money every time. Really well done, audio, video, editing.

[@HookedonWood]

thanks

[@howler5000]

Thanks for the review

[@estonian44]

maybe u can make BTS or some live process how u think and plan the new workshop I really enjoy your videos and trust you, tell me, where are u coming from, I am estonian. and what is your daily business? are u ambassador of festools?

[@federicom2801]

Thanks Dennis. I was actually waiting for you to review those spiral bits. Would it be possible for you to weight the bits? I just wanted to understand if they are really made of plain carbide or a lower quality lighter carbide. It should be around 15,63 g/cm³ for solid carbide.

[@gerardbduff]

Hi Dennis, another great video. I am starting to build a router table and this is very timely. I was waiting to see what you thought of the Wnew router lift you installed in your last video. Any sneaky insights on your thoughts about the router lift??

[@Joew99001]

Hi Dennis. Thanks for the review and recommendation. I've seen all of your videos and appreciate the thorough, professional and unbiased approach that you follow. A few minutes ago I finally took the plunge (intended) and bought the Banggood 1/2" compression bit. I've not bought from Banggood before so we'll see how it turns out. I've longed for this style bit from Whiteside or Amana, but simply could not justify the expenditure for hobby woodworking. Thank you for reviewing these bits: it reassured me that I would not risk being disappointed with the purchase. One random thought: could we eliminate the up/down confusion by referring to the direction of chip removal with respect to the bit shaft? Toward the shaft or away from it, your choice to figure out if it's up or down relative to the workpiece and/or the table. Or am I missing something?

[@HookedonWood]

If you get it, it is not difficult anymore. But to get it, you should understand how it works. But it is a bit confusing. Best is to accept that they call the shaft the upper side. And then it cuts up, towards the shaft, or down towards the tip of the bit.

[@Hotzenplotz1]

Have you reviewed the router lift from China already? I'm looking for an solution to fit router bits into an fixed table router with an 30 mm axis with female 14 mm thread inside. The fitting i found is to high overall, so the axis needed to be shortened and get a new thread. Disadvantage would be the reduced possible height for fixed table tools from 80 mm to about 50 mm. But I don't have such high tools and I'm not going to need them. So it would be nice to be able to use the table router with bits from the portable router. Hope it's clear what I'm aiming for. Right now I had to shorten the axis for 30 mm and get a fitting fabricated that fits into the 14 mm thread of the axis in order to get the bits on the height of the table. An alternative would be a lift for the portable router fitted into a bench or wherever as you have it.