Router speed and hp large panel bits

welcome N/A...

hog out what you can on the TS...
on passes.. what is the recommended depth of cut and what do you think qualifies as a light pass???
to light of pass and the finer chips won't remove the heat generated by the cutting...

go to this link and there is in depth information on routering...

maybe it's because so many got wind of the hypocrisies....

For the speed listen to the sound the bit is making. If it sounds like an airplane it's too fast. You'll know it when you hear it. Even with a 3 hp it's a good idea to make several passes do the end grain first if using real wood. If MDF then it doesn't matter. I'm sure there are plenty of routers that claim to be 3 hp that aren't so I wouldn't be concerned about using yours. When using the rail bit make sure that you are also using feather boards to keep the wood tight to the fence and tight to the tabletop. When using the stile bit use something to keep it square to the bit. I use a miter gauge and a backup piece of wood to prevent splitting. If possible cut extra pieces in case something goes wrong during assembly.

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Thanks you

Thanks you

Badnewsz, I've had such issues with my old router, and that's why I got a new one from DeWalt.