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Effects of different router speeds?
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:22 pm
by Dave Bagwill
I have my router mounted underneath a table. I have not really messed with the speed knob - it stays pretty much in the middle.
How do you choose whether to increase or decrease your router speed?
Re: Effects of different router speeds?
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:21 pm
by John Parchem
Interesting question. I always just have mine at full speed.
Re: Effects of different router speeds?
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:18 pm
by ken cierp
With bits up to 1" run full speed. The control is necessary when you start using large diameter molding cutters and the like. Those large bit generate extreme "tip" speed which could cause the bit to self distuct. There is also correlation with feed and "tip" speed to help prevent burn marks when routing hardwoods. But with smaller diameter bits it easier to just practice to determine the best feed rate and leave the speed at the high setting.
Re: Effects of different router speeds?
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:00 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Cool, thanks.
Re: Effects of different router speeds?
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:58 am
by Kevin in California
Great question and answer. I've often wondered myself.
Thanks.