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Router Bits: Single Flute vs Double Flute
What is the performance and or application difference between router straight bits with a single flute and a double flute? Why two diff bits that do the same thing?
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Router Bits: Single Flute vs Double Flute
joe2 wrote:
What is the performance and or application difference between router straight bits with a single flute and a double flute? Why two diff bits that do the same thing? 1. single flute cuts rougher but heat up less. 2. single flute bits are usually plunge bits -- dadiOH ____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico |
Router Bits: Single Flute vs Double Flute
"joe2" wrote in message ... What is the performance and or application difference between router straight bits with a single flute and a double flute? Why two diff bits that do the same thing? I asked the same question after buying some single flute at an auction. I was told they were for corian, which makes sense since I bought some corian at the same auction. |
Router Bits: Single Flute vs Double Flute
"joe2" wrote in message ... What is the performance and or application difference between router straight bits with a single flute and a double flute? Why two diff bits that do the same thing? Oddly the single flute bit offers better performance than the 2 flute bit. Per the Amana tool site, Single flute allows for faster feed rates, greater chip clearance and maximum stock removal. http://www.amanatool.com/bits-fv/45100.html |
Router Bits: Single Flute vs Double Flute
A single flute cutter can be stiffer if the grinding design permits.
Resistance to deflection is a good property. Most 2 flute cutters exist because of dynamics. A single flute OGee, e.g. will blow itself up at 25,000RPM. Single flute bits have balance problems and are rarely found on cutters with diameters much than the shank. http://www.patwarner.com (Routers) |
Router Bits: Single Flute vs Double Flute
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Router Bits: Single Flute vs Double Flute
joe2 (in ) said:
| What is the performance and or application difference between router | straight bits with a single flute and a double flute? Why two diff | bits that do the same thing? A single flute on a straight bit allows retention of more "meat" on the shank - resulting in a stronger bit with less deflection. A single-flute bit requires a slower feed and/or higher spindle speed. More flutes permit higher feed rates and/or lower spindle speed. When I have a choice I opt for three flutes, with two flutes as my second choice. I've found that more flutes produces a smoother cut, perhaps because with the spiral cutters I use, one of the flutes is always bearing against the side of the cut. When cutting with a V-bit, three flutes allows "parking" the bit briefly without enlarging the cut at the parking spot. The bits may be intended to produce the same-shaped cut but their behavior is different. Choose the bit that provides the behavior characteristic(s) you deem most important for the job you're doing. -- Morris Dovey DeSoto Solar DeSoto, Iowa USA http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/solar.html |
Thanks to everyone for your input. Surprising how many folks selling router bits weren’t able to answer that question.
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