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boxer · 10-30-2007, 11:35 AM

Maybe this is a stupid question but, why is there flush trim bits with various diameters? I understand the various lengths, but I can't see the purpose for a 1/4", 1/2", etc.

**bobj3** · 10-30-2007, 12:03 PM

Hi Boxer

Sometimes you want to trim out or use the trim bits on 3/4" or thicker stock to make some templates and it's very hard on the 1/4" bit..

you'er asking that 1/4" bit to remove alot of stock...and they do like to break if you push them to hard...

and they do get hot..it's like the right hammer for the right job...

But that's just my 2 cents

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boxer · 10-30-2007, 03:54 PM

Gotcha. Thanks.

**harrysin** · 10-30-2007, 10:19 PM

If it's only thin material being trimmed, why pay for a larger more expensive cutter, as Bj. said the right tool for the job. BUT, if cash is a problem, a 1/2" one will be the one to get as you can do ALL jobs with the ONE cutter whereas a 1/4" cutter won't last long attempting big jobs.

jerrymayfield · 10-31-2007, 11:20 AM

Pat Warner says the larger the diameter of the pattern or flush trimming bit the smoother the cut. I personally haven't noticed much difference.

Regards
Jerry

boxer · 10-31-2007, 11:21 AM

Thanks, Harry. I got one of those 40 piece POS variety sets for Father's Day (hey, the kids love me, they just don't understand). It has 1/4", 3/8",two each 1/2" of different lengths & 3/4" flush trim bits. Looking at them, I just couldn't figure out why I would need different diameters.

**bobj3** · 10-31-2007, 11:34 AM

Hi Jerry

Like you I don't see much difference but I do when I use the bit below because the way the bit is made...out of all the trim bits I have this is the one I like to use..

It cuts very clean and smoother than most

Spiral Flush Trim Router Bit
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...ushtrim_anchor

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boxer Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,087 View boxer's Gallery	Report This Post! Flush trim bits Maybe this is a stupid question but, why is there flush trim bits with various diameters? I understand the various lengths, but I can't see the purpose for a 1/4", 1/2", etc.
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,271 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Boxer Sometimes you want to trim out or use the trim bits on 3/4" or thicker stock to make some templates and it's very hard on the 1/4" bit.. you'er asking that 1/4" bit to remove alot of stock...and they do like to break if you push them to hard... and they do get hot..it's like the right hammer for the right job... But that's just my 2 cents =============== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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boxer Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,087 View boxer's Gallery	Report This Post! Gotcha. Thanks.
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! If it's only thin material being trimmed, why pay for a larger more expensive cutter, as Bj. said the right tool for the job. BUT, if cash is a problem, a 1/2" one will be the one to get as you can do ALL jobs with the ONE cutter whereas a 1/4" cutter won't last long attempting big jobs. __________________ *Harry*
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jerrymayfield Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 467 View jerrymayfield's Gallery	Report This Post! Pat Warner says the larger the diameter of the pattern or flush trimming bit the smoother the cut. I personally haven't noticed much difference. Regards Jerry
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boxer Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,087 View boxer's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks, Harry. I got one of those 40 piece POS variety sets for Father's Day (hey, the kids love me, they just don't understand). It has 1/4", 3/8",two each 1/2" of different lengths & 3/4" flush trim bits. Looking at them, I just couldn't figure out why I would need different diameters.
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,271 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Jerry Like you I don't see much difference but I do when I use the bit below because the way the bit is made...out of all the trim bits I have this is the one I like to use.. It cuts very clean and smoother than most Spiral Flush Trim Router Bit http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...ushtrim_anchor Attached Thumbnails __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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