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Wes[_5_] Wes[_5_] is offline
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Default Wood router duty cycle?

Ignoramus12820 wrote:

I am considering to use a Bosch Colt wood "palm router" (or even a
bigger wood router) as a high speed spindle for milling small detail
on my CNC mill.


I'm inclined to believe that your engraving bit will not load the router near what a
typical router bit for wood would. Build it, check temps in operation, learn how long you
can push it.

Wes