On May 5, 2012, at 12:44 , Thomas Conroy <booktoolcutter@y...> wrote:

> My biggest is an 8014, cosmetically rough, and I really appreciate that big
sweep when putting a 1-1/4" RJ bit through a moderately hard wood like cherry.
Get down around 1", though, and the big sweep seems a waste of time. You really
need the full range of sizes.

Preaching to the choir here, Tom :).  So far I have at least 2 of each in 6, 8,
10, 12, 14" sweeps.  Sandy Moss' page [1] says that Fray had a 17" that is
seldom seen, but I'm happy with a 16"...and like you say, even the 14" isn't
necessary unless you're using a big bit.

The other use for 12-14" braces is letting the GITs practice.  They can't muscle
the smaller sweeps around, even with a 1/2" bit, but the big ones are no
problem.

-- 
Adam

[1] http://www.sydnassloot.com/Brace/Fray.htm

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