I've long been a supporter of Amana almost exclusively. ...and for one reason- their advertised dimensions matched the product.
until recently.
i worked through a shelix geo down cut three flute and replaced it- same part number and the diameter is smaller... the difference between .46 and .5... same with a chip blaster. but more concerning is replacing bits i use all the time.. i do it in pairs, usually, so i have a spare if i need one between ordering and receiving. we're talking 1/8" oflutes, 1/4" oflutes, 1/8" and 1/4" DC and UC endmills, and 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 compressions bits most often... at this point, though, this should include the few v-bits that i use (mostly for chamfering runs)...
every amana i bought over the last month has broken- the same speeds and feeds as the previous bit with the same part number- no hesitation, just snapped... i wrote amana and they don't seem to care about it at all- so- i don't care about the brand loyalty anymore either..
bitsbitscompany - help! anyone else with advice or specific brand please pipe in!
