Using a Router to create molding/trim
On Sep 6, 10:24 am, Chuck Taylor wrote:
On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:11:51 -0700, Nosstech
wrote:
I have a a variable speed router (on a router table). I purchased a
set of molding router bits. When I place my 1x4 on my table and feed
it to the bit... the router will violently take the wood right from my
hand. I have the router set on the lowest speed possible and it still
"shoots" the board 10 feet away. I almost took my dad's head off!!!
Any idea how I can control the board so I can get a clean, usable cut
from the router and bits?
The router bits are approx. 3 1/2 inches in hight.
Feed the boards right-to-left across the router bit. It sounds like
you're feeding them in the opposite direction, which results in a
"climb cut", which as you've discovered is very dangerous.
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Chuck Taylorhttp://home.hiwaay.net/~taylorc/contact/
I am feeding the boards from right-to-left (as you look at the router
table), the same way the bit is spinning. Is that right or should I
feed the board in the opposite way the bit is spinning (left-to-right
as you look at the table)?
Thanks
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