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Infernarl

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Thoughts on Compression Router Bits
« on: April 09, 2009, 05:59:00 am »
I'm buying parts for my build and need some advice.

I am seeing a lot of different bits that kind of do the same thing and I would like some feedback as to if it is ok to go for the cheap options in this case.

My main application will be insetting joysticks into MDF.

I have seen:

Straight Bits
Hinge Mortising Bits
Spiral/Shearing Bits
Compression Bits

It seems like they all do mostly the same thing.

It seems like compression bits are the Cadillac of bits (including the price), are the others really that much worse?
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Re: Thoughts on Compression Router Bits
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2009, 10:39:01 am »
Are you top- or bottom-mounting the joysticks? If you're going from the bottom I would use a regular straight bit, since it won't be seen all the time. I couldn't justify the $60+ for a compression bit just for this application when a cheap straight bit would do the same for $5. :dunno

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Re: Thoughts on Compression Router Bits
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2009, 11:33:27 am »
Do you have a CNC?  If not, you do not want to use solid carbide spirals (up/down/comp).  If you do have a CNC, then I can give you any and all info you could possibly want to know about any and all tooling for a CNC. (I work for a company that manufactures, services, and sells industrial woodworking tools).

If  you're using a hand router, just go with a good quality 2-flute carbide-tipped straight bit with plunge tip.

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Re: Thoughts on Compression Router Bits
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2009, 05:10:14 pm »
Thanks this is helpful.

I did have access to a CNC, but my father-in-law just sold his buisness. It is back to the Makita for me.

Yes I am bottom mounting. I was also thinking about flush setting a Happ trackball with the face place.