Originally Posted by kenadian

I'm also a newbie here. I already have my router workshop setup, with my router. I'm using the Hitachi M12V, and tried to make the "hotplate" that came with the startup kit.

The router was set on 5 (max. speed) and I ran a test piece, (to remove the bit coating) then the hotplate blank that came with the kit. It uses a 1/4" Dia 3/8" bit, and both pieces have rough edges. It's my understanding too much pressure( too fast) will cause this? Or is the router speed set too high at 5? I've also burnt the end piece, I'm assuming that happened when I finished routing the hotplate, and went into the pushblock. But I stopped pushing to late and it burnt?