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Just got a router. Made The jig up. Cut the first ring perfect then the bits just started snapping on me. I've been through 3 now on one ring. Somethings up! I need some help. They just get bloody hot then snap. Is it cos im using the straight line bits that came with it? Everyone i've talked to has said these should be sweet tho.... Any input is greatly appreciated!
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Cheap bits, small shank bits, and/or you are trying to cut too fast.
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definatly slow down! or use a smaller blade for the first cut and then keep smothen it out.
if it gets to hot just wait a few min for it to cool down. a wet rag can also help cool it down quicker.
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If you use a 3/4" inch high bit on 3/4" MDF then the shank will get very hot. Use a 1" bit for 3/4" material and as thick a shank as you can find.
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quote:Originally posted by SSSnake: If you use a 3/4" inch high bit on 3/4" MDF then the shank will get very hot. Use a 1" bit for 3/4" material and as thick a shank as you can find.
I use 1/2" shanks for everything including routing aluminium. When I zip circles out, it's with a 1/4" spiral upcut on a 1/4" shank...never had any problems.
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quote:Originally posted by addiction2bass: definatly slow down! or use a smaller blade for the first cut and then keep smothen it out.
if it gets to hot just wait a few min for it to cool down. a wet rag can also help cool it down quicker.
cooling it down quicker will change the strength of the bit. you will make it more brittle.
There shouldn't be a need to cool bits down when cutting wood. Only way they'll get really hot and burn the wood is if they are dull. And cheap router bits will dull fast.
Now, when I route aluminum, I always use a coolent mixture.
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