On Feb 29, 8:16*pm, marc rosen wrote:
Hello Group,
I have two router issue questions and will post the second question
after this.
Okay, I want to shape the legs of my cherry chairs using a pattern bit
and template. *The stock is 1&1/2 inch , the template is 1/4 inch
beaver board (at least that what my Dad called it back in the 60's)
and I have a 2 inch straight bit with the bearing on the end. *Would
you use this bit or would you use a 1&1/2 inch bit with the bearing
mouted near the collet instead of on the end? *Even if I had a 1&1/2
inch bit with the bearing on the end would that make any difference?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions,
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Marc

Marc,
I have both kinds of bits, and I have a slight preference for the
pilot at the end. It won't matter in this application, but I find
some applications where the bit at the collet won't work. In any
case, you'll need to be sure to cut VERY close to the pattern line
with a jigsaw or bandsaw before you attempt to route, especially where
you have end grain. The grain may catch and leave you with a nasty
split if you try to take too much off with the router. And an inch
and a half is a lot of face for a router bit to cut. The feed rate
will have to be so slow that it will burn the cherry.

DonkeyHody
"I'd rather expect the best of people and be wrong than expect the
worst and be right."