I have a variable speed router and want to make a 3/4" wide dado about
1/4" deep in pine to start out. Should the speed be set high or low?
Probably in the manual, but the manual's at home and I like hearing
responses from y'all.
Is there a general rule of thumb for setting the speeds on tools, like
routers, drill presses, etc?
If I see tear out would reducing or increasing the RPM help? What about
burning? I haven't seen these issues yet, but I'd like to know what to
do to correct them.
Lowell Holmes wrote:
> I set mine by how the machine is performing. I run a test cut on scrap and
> look for a comfort level. I'm looking for ease of control as well as quality
> of cut. I start with the table settings if I can find the tables, but
> generally, the router is set in a mid range speed.
>
> "Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>I have a variable speed router and want to make a 3/4" wide dado about
>>1/4" deep in pine to start out. Should the speed be set high or low?
>>Probably in the manual, but the manual's at home and I like hearing
>>responses from y'all.
>>
>>Is there a general rule of thumb for setting the speeds on tools, like
>>routers, drill presses, etc?
>>
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