Aug 16, 2023 · To give you an idea of bit shapes, here is a sheet showing some basic types, their names and the profile they cut. They are sized by the diameter and/or the height of the cutting …

Carbide Router Bits Router bits composed of an extremely hard metal compound. There are various standards of carbide in different hardnesses used for specific materials.

Mar 19, 2012 · This case includes 4 bits that are double-winged (cove-shaped) and WITHOUT a shank but INSTEAD have a threaded hole. My background is actually mechanical engineering …

Feb 8, 2010 · Any one have advice on quality of 1/2" carbide bits by Bosch vs. Freud? Bosch has a 12 bit box for $288 and Freud has a nice 13 bit display box for $199 Thanks

Jan 27, 2009 · 17 Profiles — 3 Bits You don’t need a drawer full of router bits to create interesting profiles. Make all of these and more with just three basic bits.

May 26, 2009 · Hi. Need help on cutting ABS plastic. Any you can give is appreciated. From what I’ve read the best bits for cutting plastic is O flute straight bits and O flute spiral bits. Also, my …

Oct 9, 2007 · I'm a newbie here and wanted to ask a question about routing oak. Is oak hard to get through? I tried routing an edge and it seemed awfully difficult to get through to the end. I …

May 14, 2011 · The Freud might fit different brand bits. Many others use a 7/16" mortise & tenon detail on their rail & stile bits also. I don't know about the other set ups on the jigs. My …

Jun 23, 2007 · The bearings on bits are put on for a fence/guide so to speak, you don't need to use them if you use a fence on the router table or the plunge router,most of the time when you …

Feb 23, 2014 · I prefer cutting with 1/2" shank bits when roughing out with a 3/4" straight bit, but I'm wondering if I can do a "workaround" by permanently fastening a 1/4" left handed thread …