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Doug
 
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Default spiral router bits and router technique

I'm making a bunch of mortises in oak and burnt out a straight bit in
the process. Picked up a Freud 1/4" spiral bit that's supposed to
clear material more easily and be good for such applications??
However, I am finding that I'm getting a lot of burn, easily. I slowed
down the router speed and took very small passes, and this improved the
situation somewhat, but I still have to proceed slowly. Is this to be
expected with these bits? Am I doing something wrong?