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| Wienerdog:
I agree with Shmokes, I think you're supposed to bottom out the bit, but then pull it out a little, and then tighten it down. Unplug your router and check your bit after every cut. A little extra time checking your equipment will save you a HUGE amount of time and money fixing mistakes. Just my experience with templating and using a flush trim bit (straight bit with a bearing): I use 1/8" fiberboard and tape it to my wood with double sided tape. Either use alot of tape and make sure it is not moving, or put on clamp on for safety. |
| Xphile:
Bottom the bit in the collet, then pull it back out just a fraction of an inch...(1/16th is fine) If you leave it bottomed out, the heat and vibration from long, hard routes can be transmitted to the bottom bearing causing premature failure. regarding glue and sawdust filler...it really is more trouble than it's worth - The best filler for screwups is "Bondo" style lightweight autobody filler..works awesome on plywood, MDF, Particle board, whatever..:-) cures hard enough to sand in 5 minutes, fills anything..you can place masking tape over a hole, and fill it full of bondo from the other side...wait 5 minutes, remove the tape, sand... bingo, no more hole..:-) |
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