Unless you are planning on building arched or cathedral doors vertical bits are a better choice for most users. Yes, they require either a horizontal table or a tall fence or jig but these are easily built. The smaller diameter requires less power and is safer to use. My common sense explanation about safety is this: the less material that is unsupported by the shaft diameter the safer. This is the reason 1/2" shank bits are preferred over 1/4" shank bits. The more the base area is supported the less vibration. Add to this the fact that vertical cutters cost far less than horizontal cutters and I believe you have a win/win combination. The same profiles are available either way. When it comes time to have the cutters sharpened the vertical will cost you less again. Browse the site and check out the horizontal tables and jigs members have built. Engineering momentum virtually guaranteed the horizontal bit would come first. (Make it cut this profile in a table) Sitting back and thinking about it gave us what I consider to be a better way.
__________________
Mike
Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you. |