Whiteside Router Bits RFT5125 1/2-Inch Diameter Spiral Flush Trim Up Cut with 1-1/4-Inch Cutting Length
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There is only one of my routers that is 1/4 inch wide. Thanks to my other 1/2 router, I can still use them.
First impressions of this cut are gorgeous but scary. I added a star when I used it again. There is one part of this that I am not sure about. I was pleasantly surprised in how well this machine cuts, way superior to any pattern cutting machine I've ever used. It has scared me on my first attempts with how aggressively it bites on first contact. I have done pattern routing off and on for a number of years with some success. I noticed it takes some getting used to, but it did as well the second time around. There were cherry chair parts that were about 7/8 thick that I was routing with a cherry pattern. I think I understand the basics the feed directions, the starter pin, etc. Band-sawing of parts with less than 1/8" of stock left to route to the pattern required less than 1/8". When I would swing the stock off the starter pin and into the bit from the starter pin, I would get a huge grab and the piece would be thrown As a result of losing control, I ruined several pieces of work. I have tried several router speeds, including the slowest, but was unable to eliminate the scary grab-and-push effect. I have used my router quite a bit and I have never encountered this issue before. As it ended up, I didn't use the bit for this project, but I will try it again for something else, maybe with a more suited wood to the bit, since I liked the smooth cut in the areas where I wasn't blowing up pieces due to After my second usage, I have added a star. Since I used a different stock, larger pieces, and there was less to trim, I did not experience any bit grabbing and was able to get a smooth, nice pattern. I was probably more nervous on my first attempt, but that doesn't change the fact that it was a little frightening.
Yesterday, the 1/2 inch spiral up cut bit arrived and I took it out of the protective tube to find that it was really There is a noticeable difference in tactile sensitivity. Having worked as a machinist for most of my working life, I know sharp tools well. On all three pieces, I used a radius template to cut a 3/4 in radius with a 1/2 straight cut bit using an Oak, Cherry, and Pine piece. Next, insert the Whiteside 1/2 inch spiral up cut bit in the place of the straight cut bit. The new bit was used to cut the three pieces. Simply swinging the radius and cutting cross grain can give you an idea of how easy it is to mill or remove My only comment is Wow, the cut is smooth, and there is no sanding required. There is an old adage that says what you pay for you get. Made by real craftsmen in the United States.
As a result, I'm now looking for ways to duplicate things so I can use them. )
While the analogy of "a hot knife through butter" gets a bit old, in this case it certainly pertains. It's just the height of the double bearing and nut that turns me off (a small gripe). bring the pattern thickness to 3/4", which means that I need it to be at least 1". When I use this with my router table, I place my stack on top of it The acrylic shield consists of a workpiece, a pattern, and a pattern. It seems as if the nut hits the shield bottom if my pattern is less than 1" thick. Even though it seems that a single bearing would be adequate.
But I gave it 5 stars as there was no option for 6. The gold standard now is this flush trim bit. Made in the good ol' USA doesn't hurt either. I've tried other flush trim bits in the past, and this is the best.
This is a super cool bit that is also super sharp! While taking it out of its package, I cut my hand. In addition to being the best flush bit I own, it is also the most expensive one.
I have used bits in my router table on a 690 PC and have had no issues. It would have been nice to have.
Then I opted to invest in this flush trim bit instead of several cheap flush trim bits. You will not regret it one bit. There will be a hard time convincing me to buy any router bits that don't come from Whiteside in the future.
The Diablo 1/2 by Freud is what I've been using. It has been a while since I used the Freud Diablo 1/2 straight bits and I get a lot of tearout from them. In a single cutting with this new spiral bit from Whiteside, I cut 150 linear feet and did not see a single It is so good that I can not recommend it.
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