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Nickbee · 12-07-2007, 11:48 AM

I’m going to be using a whiteside 1 7/8” wide slot cutter to attempt a “rail and stile” with poplar 1x2s. Is it safe to use this bit at top speed on my table and Bosch 1617? Or should it be toned down a bit?

Thanks!

**bobj3** · 12-07-2007, 12:07 PM

Nickbee

From Bob and Rick at the RWS

Router Speeds!

When using a router it involves two speeds,
1) the speed the bit is spinning,
2) the speed at which the material is being fed.

The feed speed should never be greater than the ability of the bit to clear the material being removed.

A good feed speed will produce shavings, too fast does not allow the bit to cut properly and may cause chatter because the chips are not removed properly. Too slow may cause the wood to burn.

Common Router Speeds

1” Diameter Cutter – 24,000 RPM
1 1/4” – 2” Diameter Cutter – 18,000 RPM
2 1/4" - 2 1/2” Diameter Cutter – 16,000 RPM
3” – 3 1/2” Diameter Cutter – 12,000 RPM

http://www.routerworkshop.com/routerbits.html

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Nickbee · 12-07-2007, 12:13 PM

good stuff! Looks like I should tone the the speed a little for this bit.

Thanks!

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Nickbee Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 393 View Nickbee's Gallery	Report This Post! Router speed for a slot cutter? I’m going to be using a whiteside 1 7/8” wide slot cutter to attempt a “rail and stile” with poplar 1x2s. Is it safe to use this bit at top speed on my table and Bosch 1617? Or should it be toned down a bit? Thanks!
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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! Nickbee From Bob and Rick at the RWS Router Speeds! When using a router it involves two speeds, 1) the speed the bit is spinning, 2) the speed at which the material is being fed. The feed speed should never be greater than the ability of the bit to clear the material being removed. A good feed speed will produce shavings, too fast does not allow the bit to cut properly and may cause chatter because the chips are not removed properly. Too slow may cause the wood to burn. Common Router Speeds 1” Diameter Cutter – 24,000 RPM 1 1/4” – 2” Diameter Cutter – 18,000 RPM 2 1/4" - 2 1/2” Diameter Cutter – 16,000 RPM 3” – 3 1/2” Diameter Cutter – 12,000 RPM http://www.routerworkshop.com/routerbits.html ============ __________________ 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. Last edited by bobj3; 12-07-2007 at 12:10 PM.
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Nickbee Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 393 View Nickbee's Gallery	Report This Post! good stuff! Looks like I should tone the the speed a little for this bit. Thanks!
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