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Originally Posted by garycurtis Until I buy a jointer, I want to use my router table for that function. I've heard that using a wide diameter cutter gives a smoother finish. But most of the manufacturers have a limited offering in sizes above 1" diameter. And the lengths seem to top at bout 1.5".
What are my best options?
1 1/8" Cutting diameter at 2 inches carbide length
1 1/5" Cutting diameter at 1.25 inch carbide length
Gary Curtis |
Hello Gary,
I have been using my router table for jointing for about 2 years. I bought the longest 1/2" Bosch straight bit at Lowes I could find I believe it was 1.5 or 2" long. I had not tried a spiral up or down shear bit but it should work also. I would not buy an expensive one until you see which one works the best. I was running alos of Walnut, Cherry and Hard Maple so it does not take long to dull them. The straight bit you can touch up the edges with a Diamond sharpener if you are comfortable with that.
Hope this helps