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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: leapinlew on April 26, 2014, 01:20:02 pm

Title: Old dull slot cutter any good?
Post by: leapinlew on April 26, 2014, 01:20:02 pm

I should have done this a long time ago. I didn't realize my old 3 winged slot cutter was getting so dull! So, the old slot cutter, is it a throw away or can it be sharpened?

Title: Re: Old dull slot cutter any good?
Post by: Slippyblade on April 26, 2014, 02:33:06 pm

You sure it wasn't on the spindle backwards? 

Title: Re: Old dull slot cutter any good?
Post by: leapinlew on April 27, 2014, 01:57:48 am

Quote from: Slippyblade on April 26, 2014, 02:33:06 pm

You sure it wasn't on the spindle backwards?

Pretty sure! I've built a few dozen cabinets with it.

Title: Re: Old dull slot cutter any good?
Post by: spoot on April 27, 2014, 12:18:08 pm

Router bits can be sharpened.  Alot of online woodworking places will have kits if you want to go the easy route.   :D

Title: Re: Old dull slot cutter any good?
Post by: kahlid74 on April 30, 2014, 12:43:52 pm

Quote from: spoot on April 27, 2014, 12:18:08 pm

Router bits can be sharpened.  Alot of online woodworking places will have kits if you want to go the easy route.   :D

Pretty much this.  The only thing I would add is make sure the bit is still in good shape.  A bit that has gone bad or is chipped is a nightmare waiting to happen.  If at any point you believe the integrity of the bit has been compromised buy a new one.  It can be the difference between damage to wood or to you that lasts a lifetime.

Title: Re: Old dull slot cutter any good?
Post by: pbj on April 30, 2014, 01:27:29 pm

Kit?  Take that bastard to a grinding wheel.  C'mon.