Castle TSM-21 Serial 61076 to 64233 (Parker) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 27)

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Castle provides premium versions of the Router Bit and Drill Bit in the TSM-21 as standard
equipment from the factory. Castle recommends these bits for all applications.
B00338 Solid
Carbide,
3
/
8
” Rough Mill, Three Flute Bit
B02964
TiN Coated,
9
/
64
” Brad and Spur Bit
Other bits available are:
ƒ B00038
Cobalt Steel,
3
/
8
” Rough Mill, Four Flute (RM-38)
An alternative when cutting pockets exclusively in solid woods such as maple, oak, ash or
alder. The RM-38 will cut in any material, however exposure to glue and resin found in
particle board, plywood, MDF, Melamine, etc. will lead to premature wear on the bit.
ƒ B00138 Carbide
Tip,
3
/
8
” Two Flute Twist (CUR-38)
An alternative when pocketing in materials where glues are used in binding the stock
(particleboard, plywood, MDF, Melamine, etc.). The CUR-38 is not recommended for solid
woods because it will likely leave a ragged pocket.
ƒ B00438 Cobalt
Steel,
3
/
8
” Rough Mill, Three Flute (RT-38)
An economic alternative to the RM-38. Based on the geometry of our premium solid carbide
bit, this product is suitable for similar applications as the RM-38.
ƒ B00964 9
/
64
” Brad and Spur Bit w/
1
/
4
” Shank (CDB-964)
An economic alternative based on the geometry of our premium TiN coated pilot bit.
ƒ B01964
9
/
64
” Split Point Bit w/
1
/
4
” Shank
An alternative to the CDB-964. The split point construction is stiffer and sometimes
preferred in plywood and tightly grained hard woods.
ƒ B00764 7
/
64
” Split Point Bit w/
1
/
4
” Shank
An alternative for smaller diameter pilot hole
ƒ B00316 3
/
16
” Split Point Bit w/
1
/
4
” Shank
An alternative for larger diameter pilot hole
All of the tooling is available through Castle, Inc. Feel free to contact your local Castle dealer or
contact our Parts Department TOLL FREE at 800-282-8338 for information and pricing on
tooling and accessory products for your TSM-21.