Hans Braul
04-25-2007, 7:10 AM
When routing mortises on a router table, how much material can you remove in one pass of the router? I posted a problem with my new router earlier, where I couldn't get a smooth cut.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=56277
I am now finding that if I take barely 1/16" per pass, I can get acceptably smooth results, except when I reach the end stops, where the bit occassionally grabs. I am using a router table with stops clamped to the fence to limit the length of the mortise. With my previous router I was removing over 1/2" in a single pass, with good results. I'm pretty convinced I have a defective router since I can measure 1/16 deflection in the bit when I flex the motor end with firm pressure.
SO .... my question to you: how much can you remove in one pass? Let's say the bit is 3/8" cutting diameter and the wood is cherry and you're cutting a mortise.
Thanks for your input!
Hans
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=56277
I am now finding that if I take barely 1/16" per pass, I can get acceptably smooth results, except when I reach the end stops, where the bit occassionally grabs. I am using a router table with stops clamped to the fence to limit the length of the mortise. With my previous router I was removing over 1/2" in a single pass, with good results. I'm pretty convinced I have a defective router since I can measure 1/16 deflection in the bit when I flex the motor end with firm pressure.
SO .... my question to you: how much can you remove in one pass? Let's say the bit is 3/8" cutting diameter and the wood is cherry and you're cutting a mortise.
Thanks for your input!
Hans