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Old August 2nd, 2007, 09:44 AM   #8 (permalink)
Ronkirn
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Ran into some problems!

Use an old, but resharpened but to make the first pass, and move slowly, even if it results in burning” the wood.

A resharpened bit is a few thousandths smaller than a new bit. This results in the body being a few thousandths larger than desired. When you make a second pass with a new bit, it will remove the remaining wood. Since this is so very thin, the cut is generally quite smooth.

A benefit, other than a smooth cut, is the new bit will last much longer since it’s removing so very little wood.

One other thing..... make a router table... really it's the best way to do a body, and much safer.

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