Nosstech wrote:
On Sep 6, 10:25 am, "Charlie M. 1958"
wrote:
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.
Thanks.
Barry
Are you feeding the board into the cutter (right-to-left) as you should
be? If that isn't the problem, try making shallower passes. Using a
featherboard setup might help also. Another thought: you're not feeding
the board between the bit and the fence, are you?

Yes, i set the depth with the fence and feed the board between the bit
and the fence. I was feeding the board from right-to-left (into the
rotation of the bit (counter clockwise)).

Ouch..there is the problem. NEVER feed between the fence and the bit.
The fence should just support the workpiece as it passes over the bit.
Feeding as you are, right to left between the fence and the bit is like
shooting wood out of a cannon.