So I was trying out the router table and had the following issue:

While routing a profile on the end grain of a piece of Elm, the router just would not cut deep enough, even with several passes. The bit is brand new. The router doesn't slow down or bog.

What can I try?

Deep enough? Not hitting the router bit shaft is it?

The bit has a bearing on top. I can't see it well enough to tell if it's riding properly.

Edited September 20Sep 20 by Wichman3

The bit slipped down in the collet. :( argh

Edited September 20Sep 20 by Wichman3

I give a quick honing on my diamond stones for all my new router bits. They often come not as sharp as we think are. If your bit slipped down in the collet it could be dangerous. Make sure that puppy is tight before using.

25 minutes ago, MrRick said:

I give a quick honing on my diamond stones for all my new router bits. They often come not as sharp as we think are. If your bit slipped down in the collet it could be dangerous. Make sure that puppy is tight before using.

I changed the bit from a straight to a roman ogee. When I removed the straight bit I had to use a punch to get the bit out of the collet. One extreme to the other. 😉

This router table has three interchangeable collets; 1/4, 3/8, and a 1/2. The collet came out of the router without any issues and I used a short length of 2 x 2 to tap the punch, no massive force required, it just had to be convinced.

I've had a reducing bushing that would be tight like that, a cheap one I got at a local tool store. Later on I bought some Amana bushings and never had any more trouble. That was when my only router was a Makita plunge router I got cheap (at that same tool store) and only had one collet. Pre-internet days it was hard to find a 1/4" collet for a Makita.

Bits slipping in collets is terrifying in a router table. Worse is the bearing coming off, I've had that happen about 3 times with bits back from the sharpening shop. Now I take the bearings off before they go so I have to put them back on and I know they are tight.