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#1 ·
Hello all
I am using a Powerbase router. Speed 10,000 -28,500 and a Boxjoint TCT bit to cut !/2" finger joints but as the wood comes into contact with the cutter the router speed drops as if loosing power. The cutter is brand new and very sharp. I tried a 1/4" straight cutter and the router did the same. Is the router faulted? I have also replaced the power switch to the router. I do think its ashame to discard a router but it is sometimes cheaper to do that.
 
#3 ·
Hello CNC
its a 1250W and I have the speed as reccommended for the box joint router bit at 13000 although the speed is guess work it has 5 setting on the wheel. I guessed at 2 and 3 for an approximation.I've tried just cutting a little at a time but with the same poor results.
 
#4 ·
Take it to a level 4. I rarely use my router at full speed, even though the small bits can be used at that speed. Here is a speed chart for different diameters of bits.
 

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#5 ·
Is the speed control electronic? I'm not familiar with a Powerbase router. If it has a rheostat speed control, the power will drop at slower speeds. If so, you can purchase an electronic speed control, set the router at full speed and control the speed with the speed control. Electronic speed controls use a capacitor to allow the router to run at full torque at reduced speeds. I prefer to use single speed routers because they are less prone to switch problems and control the speed with a separate electronic speed control that can be used with more than one router. It is also cheaper and easier to replace and single speed routers are cheaper to buy.
 
#7 ·
Hello Tom, Welcome to the forums. I do not know about your product. My question is, what is the size of your power line? You may want to check it out as well, as the size of the breaker. Both can reduce the speed of the unit.
 
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