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Old August 2nd, 2007, 10:07 AM   #9 (permalink)
japasul
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Originally Posted by gtech View Post
Did you move the router all in the same direction for the part that you began to route?
I used different directions, according to the bit turning direction, so that it couldnt take out big chunks (i managed to avoid that even taking off so much at a time...)

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Originally Posted by Ronkirn View Post
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.
hmmmm

thanks for the advice...

Ill see if i can get a new bit today, and try to sharpen a little the one i have.

About a router table, i want to build one, but i dont have much space to put it in... Im considering making a foldable tabe, but then it wouldnt be so stable... Suggestions are welcome!


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André Ripoll
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