Planing with a router

[peter havriluk]

Just noticed the router bits - - - seeing as how I have a router I've never used that takes 1/2" shank bits, I think I'd like to start working on this - - - is the largest diameter of the three router bits the best choice? The price seems to hardly matter. Thanks!

[ken cierp]

Hot glue works great for tacking down blanks. Its best to surface the table with your router set-up to make sure the plane matches the gantry and rails. Then glue down the blanks. Here's a bit Dave Bagwill found that should work fine
http://www.grizzly.com/products/C1257

[Dave Bagwill]

Is the 3/4" about right, or the 1" or larger?

[ken cierp]

3/4" will work fine

[peter havriluk]

router bit diameter - - - The router I intend to use has a calculated power output of 1.5 horsepower (115 volts x 9.5 amps)/745. So...suggestions as to how large a router bit can I happily swing with this router. Am I wondering about a meaningless characteristic? Will a 1-inch or 1.5-inch router bit do a more satisfactory job than a 3/4-inch bit, provided that my router has enough ability to turn a larger bit?

Thanks very much.