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Router bit for cutting Deep mortise
I wish to cut 1/2" wide mortises all the way through a fourbyfour (cutting from both sides of course). Was just about to order the Amana bit# 45426 which is a double-fluted straight plunge bit, with 1/2" shank, 1/2" cutting diameter and a 2" cutting height. Will use a DeWalt 2.25HP Router. Is the above bit adequate for this job (or do I need to look at spiral-fluted)? Just because the bit has a 2" cutting height doesn't mean I should plan to try to cut more than 3/16 to 1/4" at a time, right? BTW, Swingman, you were right--there are more bits than I thought out there! I assume that since I have a plunge router that I'll be able to extend the abilities of a single bit a little. For instance, using a bit with 1.5" cutting height to cut a 1" deep groove. I know, of course, that one should not use a bit that is too much longer than necessary due to deflection and vibration, etc. I don't have any router bits at all yet, and my router hasn't even arrived yet, so I sure I'm destined to learn a great deal! I can try my hand at chisel-sharpening in the meantime.. Probably should dust off Bill Hylton's book (on the router) on my shelf... Bill |
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