Dovetail and t slot cutters

[jwmay]

If you needed a specific size dove tail or t slot cutter, would you buy a set, or two of the specific size you need? I’m thinking two of each in the size I need. This is the first time I’ve needed to do either operation, and I don’t imagine it’s the beginning of a run. Just a one time deal more than likely.

For whichever you suggest, please provide your logic. I depend heavily on other people’s brains. Thanks!

 

[benmychree]

If you buy quality goods, why buy two?

 

[Bob Korves]

If you get carbide insert cutters, they will far outlast the HSS cutters, and it is much cheaper to replace an insert or three than to replace a multi flute HSS cutter. I have some nice multi flue HSS dovetail cutters. I try not to ever use them now that I have a Randy Richard insertable dovetail cutter, which works GREAT!

 

[jwmay]

If you buy quality goods, why buy two?

Because quality goods is only half the equation. Lol

 

[magicniner]

Most of my dovetail cuts are for gun sights, not many inserted cutters in that size range.
I always buy smaller cutters in pairs, having a backup allows room for getting something wrong without subsequently having to wait for tooling to arrive in the post.