What router bit?

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

Do i need for cutting the sub holes? I just bought a new plunge base router with interchangable 1/2" and 1/4" collets. I also bought a circle jig, just need to know what bits you guys are using.

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[bjfish11 5,000+ posts]

I use an spiral up-cut bit. Works very nicely.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

I use an spiral up-cut bit. Works very nicely.

thanks bj....also gonna try some rabbiting to tuck the carpetting like you do.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

picked these up at sears today.....Router= $90

drill/light= $60

50% off coupon from craftsmen=$80.25 out the door for both

 

[dannyz122001 10+ year member]

i just got the same router (except mine in the digital one) for christmas. still havent used it because i havent had time. but i was wondering, do you think you can adjust the depth to as far as it will go, lock the depth, and use it in a router table?

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

i just got the same router (except mine in the digital one) for christmas. still havent used it because i havent had time. but i was wondering, do you think you can adjust the depth to as far as it will go, lock the depth, and use it in a router table?

i don't know...for the price, i'd just buy the similar fixed base and leave it in the router table

 

[dannyz122001 10+ year member]

could do but i was just wondering. BTW, anyone have any suggesions for making the table (not to steal from your thread)

 

[dcole18 5,000+ posts]

3 bits you need to go buy first thing:

spiral upcut bit (circles)

flush trim bit (flush everything up)

3/8" roundover bit

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

i just got the same router (except mine in the digital one) for christmas. still havent used it because i havent had time. but i was wondering, do you think you can adjust the depth to as far as it will go, lock the depth, and use it in a router table?

I have that router... Pure badass. Soft turn on, 1/64" accuracy on the depth gauge.

I wouldn't run it in a router table. As for the plans, google would likely turn up plenty of results.

i don't know...for the price, i'd just buy the similar fixed base and leave it in the router table

x2.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

3 bits you need to go buy first thing:
spiral upcut bit (circles)

flush trim bit (flush everything up)

3/8" roundover bit

i bought the 3/8" roundover already....all they had was a 1/2" flush trim at sears. Going to Hme Depot tomorrow for the spiral and flush trim. Gonna score some rabbitting bits also

 

[dcole18 5,000+ posts]

i bought the 3/8" roundover already....all they had was a 1/2" flush trim at sears. Going to Hme Depot tomorrow for the spiral and flush trim. Gonna score some rabbitting bits also

yeah, i got all my bits at lowes... routers FTW tho //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[Paul73 10+ year member]

3 bits you need to go buy first thing:
spiral upcut bit (circles)

flush trim bit (flush everything up)

3/8" roundover bit

Agreed //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gif

Check out New Yankee workshop for router table plans. If Norm Abram designed it, you can bet its ****ed near perfect for real wood working needs,

 

[--Navi-- 10+ year member]

Whiteside spiral upcut flushtrim bits are badass, i have both a 1/2 and 1/4" they are pricey but well worth it.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

just bought the 1/4" spiral up cut bit, a 1/4" flush trim w/1" flutes....n o one told how fun routers are to play with. Also have a 51" diameter circle jig with a 31" edge guide.

 

[krouchchocolate 10+ year member]

just wondering how did you get the coupon?