3/4" Rabbeting Bit

[Michael Zerance]

I'm looking for a 3/4" rabbeting bit. I found this one (http://www.amanatool.com/49360-carbide-tipped-superabbet-2-dia-x-7-8-x-1-2-inch-shank.html) but it states "not for use in handheld routers". Any thoughts on this?

[Jamie Buxton]

If you attempt to cut a full-depth, full-height single pass, that cutter will be trying to remove so much material that it will scare you. Make light passes, and you'll be okay. Specifically, don't make a full-depth pass. Make multiple passes, each deeper than the previous ones.

[Mel Fulks]

Agree with Jamie. I like the greatly under used 1/2 inch SINGLE flute bits. So much faster than the double flute.

[Wayne Lomman]

I agree with the above. It's the geometry that is the problem. There is no chip limiter. Use the fence on your portable to limit the depth of cut. If you portable didn't come with a fence, make one. Cheers

[Michael Zerance]

Thanks, fellas.

I purchased a similar style bit from Infinity Tools and Andrew's advice echoed what you guys have stated.

Here's a link, if anyone needs it: http://www.infinitytools.com/routing/router-bits/carbide/edge-making-router-bits/rabbeting-router-bits-3817

[pat warner]

A radially designed cutter is the best for rabbet wasting, (Infinity's).
Notwithstanding, a 2" cutter is a big cutter = swarf & peligro city.
Maybe an edge guide? Can be adjusted to take as many or as few
passes as you can tolerate.

[Andrew Gibson]

The key here is light passes, and RPM. 18000 max RPM on a bit like this. One nice thing about the infinity bit is the sheer angle on the cutter helps pull the router into the material and helps stabilize the cut.
I guess the only other thing to say is no climb cutting, always a push cut in this scenario.