December 23, 20169 yr You can tell the right speed by listening to the bit, if it scares you n,you are running too fast. Herb
December 23, 20169 yr and if it sounds like the router is loading down to are taking too much material for the size of the bit vs HP, feed rate is too fast or the bit exceeds the capabilities of the router...
December 24, 20169 yr 23 hours ago, ACR_SCOUT said: You may assume that but I am just using a bearing roundover bit. I don't think I can use a fence with a bearing bit. Maybe I can but just have not figured it out. I meant the miter fence set at 90 (0) with the piece against the miter fence. Adjust the bearing so that it is aligned with your table fence...use a steel ruler to do that. Then place your piece against the miter fence with the end grain against the table fence. This will steady your piece so that you don't have to rely on the bearing only and you will be able to control the feed rate better. Another option is to put a backer piece behind the piece you want to profile and again against the table fence and push them both through. This will also minimize tearout. The advantage of using the miter fence or a backer board is to help you control the speed and handling...
December 24, 20169 yr Author 3 minutes ago, Nickp said: The advantage of using the miter fence or a backer board is to help you control the speed and handling... The thought of a backer never crossed my mind. Great idea. I will play with the fence. In the past I haven't had much luck aligning the fence. Another talent to learn.
December 24, 20169 yr 25 minutes ago, ACR_SCOUT said: The thought of a backer never crossed my mind. Great idea. I will play with the fence. In the past I haven't had much luck aligning the fence. Another talent to learn. This video shows how to use a steel ruler to align the face of the bearing to the table fence...
December 24, 20169 yr If you're getting burns and you have a sharp router bit, especially such a small bit, my guess is that your travel speed is to slow. The friction on the piece, after the cut, is causing the burn. Edited December 24, 20169 yr by It Was Al B
December 24, 20169 yr perhaps these may be of some help... R5 101807_RT.pdf R5 CLIMB CUTTING.pdf R5 ROUTER SPEEDS-BURNING.pdf R5 TEAR OUT - How to avoid....pdf READING GRAIN.pdf Collet_Maintenance.pdf
December 24, 20169 yr Author 14 hours ago, Nickp said: This video shows how to use a steel ruler to align the face of the bearing to the table fence... Good video. I guess feed speed is a learned skill. I get to turn more wood into saw dust. :-D
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