Whiteside 6220, CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit, 1/2" Shank
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This was a part of a 1. On an old, very hard air dried cherry slab, a 5 hp Porter Cable 690 series router. It was taking a long time, and I wished my router had more power. I cut very shallow cuts (about 1/16") and lapped my cuts by less than half the diameter of the bit. Because it was such a large slab, the bit gummed up and dulled, so I had to clean it and hone it with a diamond hone before I could finish. I'm sure 2 1/4 horsepower, as well as a softer wood species, would have made a significant difference. This bit has a lot of potential for flattening, but it will take some time.
The general rule is to keep the bit's outside edge below 100 mph, but calculating that takes some math. So, according to a chart, a 2" diameter should be turned at 16,000 to 18,000 RPM.
Yes, but pay attention to the death of cut and transverse speed.
Selected User Reviews For Whiteside 6220, CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit, 1/2" Shank
Quality! The bit arrived promptly and in good working order. The bit's edges were razor sharp and covered in a thick layer of protective wax/rubber. I purchased this bit specifically to use with my router sled to flatten slabs and smooth end grain cutting boards. I don't have anything to compare it to because this is the first one I've ever tried, but it performed admirably, as do all of my Whiteside bits. The router I'm using is a DeWalt DW- It took the 618 (2 1/4 HP) no time at all to surface the stick. This bit left the surface of an end grain hardwood cutting board perfectly flat and smooth, with no lines and only minor follow-up sanding required, by taking passes and removing about 3/4" by about 1/8" deep per pass. I've always had good luck with whiteside bits. They aren't cheap, but neither are they expensive. When it comes to money, you get what you pay for: I would strongly recommend this product because it is of high quality.
With the Bosch 1617EVS, I was able to flatten some ash. The router could have used a little more power with this bit, but it did an excellent job. The picture speaks for itself; I can now flatten large pieces, which has improved my woodworking game. The maximum depth of cut I could achieve was 1/8" at half the bit's diameter. You'd better keep your grip on your router, or else it'll get away from you. I'm very pleased with this bit; I have a number of whiteside bits and they've all performed admirably.
I bought it to plane slabs and I really like how simple and bulky it is. It worked great for me when I needed to plane a large slab of mesquite. Planing lines are minimal to non-existent, and there is no tear out, but this is all on a new bit. I'm hoping it stays that way for a while. That was just a warm-up for mesquite, which is known for ripping through bits. br>br>Oh, and a word of caution: allow plenty of time for this bit to spin up. If I tried to move too quickly, it would stall my 12amp router, and it takes a little longer to reach full speed because of its weight.
This cutter was unable to withstand even the smallest amount of spoilage. Low-quality carbide cutters are likely to blame for board surfacing. Because the geometry is incorrect for efficiently removing material, it runs noisily and requires significantly more torque than usual, resulting in lower DOC and feedrates. For CNC use, I would suggest an Amana with interchangeable inserts. Yes, they are more expensive - but only by a factor of two - and approximately ten 15 times the amount of time that the product can be used.
Elm and I are collaborating. Begin on the right side and work your way to the left, keeping the depth at 1/8" or less. Cutting too much causes the bit to heat up quickly, so only use 1" of a 2" bit at a time to avoid burning and fur. When you cut from right to left, the chips and dust fly away from you. Reduce your router's speed by half as well. All of these steps will extend the life of the bit and reduce the amount of material that needs to be sanded.
This valve needs to be replaced because it is a newer version of the valve that needs to be replaced. It has the same number as the old valve, but it is completely ineffective when used to replace an older valve. Because this valve was much shorter than it should have been, the facet never turned off after we installed it. It will not work if you live in an older home. As a result, this was money that I didn't need. I needed to go to Lowe's and purchase the proper valve.
I got it today and immediately put it to work flattening wood "cookies. " I was concerned about my 2-year-old son. This bit is too big for a 1/4-horse router. My assumptions were incorrect. This is a fantastic scene. It slicing through butter like a hot knife. I'm sure there are cheaper bits out there that I haven't tried, but based on its heavy-duty construction and four cutting carbides, I give it a five for value. Because of my previous experience with this brand and the thick carbides that will undoubtedly accept many shapenings, I give it a five-star rating for longevity. In my opinion, it is well worth the money.
Along with a Woodpecker slab flattening jig, this was what I used. My 3-D printer was equipped with the bit. Using a 1/4 horsepower router at a low speed. Throughout the process, the bit performed admirably, cutting cleanly. On each pass, I cut less than an eighth of an inch. On both sides of the slab, I ended up cutting about 3/4" total. The bit doesn't appear to have burned, but it's a little duller than it was when I started, which is to be expected when working with walnut hardwoods. This is a piece I would purchase again.
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