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tabletop · 10-08-2006, 11:31 PM

Can anyone tell me what bits i would use different speeds on the router.
I would guess that the bigger bits would use slower speeds, Is this right?
Thanks TT

mpphoto · 10-09-2006, 07:52 AM

Greetings TT,

Yes, based on router bit diameters, the larger the bit the slower the speed.
There are lots of charts available to give you an idea of recommended speeds. Here is just one with some helpful info:
http://www.woodzone.com/tips/router_bit_speeds.htm

Michael

**bobj3** · 10-09-2006, 07:55 AM

Hi Tabletop

"bigger bits would use slower speeds" = You're right on TT

3" to 3 5/8" bits ,the slowest setting on your router.(8k to 10k the norm,)
2 " to 2 3/4" bits (10k to 15k )
1" to 1 7/8 bits ( 15k to 18k)
1/8" to 3/4 " ( 18k to max.)

Bj

tabletop · 10-09-2006, 10:01 PM

Thanks guys.
TT

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tabletop Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 10 View tabletop's Gallery	bit speed Can anyone tell me what bits i would use different speeds on the router. I would guess that the bigger bits would use slower speeds, Is this right? Thanks TT
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mpphoto Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 133 View mpphoto's Gallery	Greetings TT, Yes, based on router bit diameters, the larger the bit the slower the speed. There are lots of charts available to give you an idea of recommended speeds. Here is just one with some helpful info: http://www.woodzone.com/tips/router_bit_speeds.htm Michael
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 7,142 View bobj3's Gallery	Hi Tabletop "bigger bits would use slower speeds" = You're right on TT 3" to 3 5/8" bits ,the slowest setting on your router.(8k to 10k the norm,) 2 " to 2 3/4" bits (10k to 15k ) 1" to 1 7/8 bits ( 15k to 18k) 1/8" to 3/4 " ( 18k to max.) Bj __________________ *Router Tables plans FREE, plus more* http://www.absolutelyfreeplans.com/W...p_projects.htm Router Tip Archive http://www.routerworkshop.com/router_tip_glossary.html Calculators http://www.routerforums.com/dynamic-calculators/
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tabletop Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 10 View tabletop's Gallery	Thanks guys. TT
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