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Post by lockman on Nov 3, 2009 16:39:55 GMT -6
I needed to cut a 1/4" slot in some 1/2" plywood this morning. The conversation went like this with myself: Cut the slot full depth and be done, quick and easy. Self: that is not the way to do it, make at least 2 cuts to get through. Self: Lets just get this done. I get about 2' into a 3' cut and wouldn't you know it SNAP  ! Router bit broke at the shank. The next conversation with self: you know if you didn't hurry and force the bit it may have worked. The lesson AGAIN for me is do it the way bits are intended to work, don't rush or force your work. Be SAFE! |
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Post by woodmannie on Nov 3, 2009 17:29:17 GMT -6
I thought those bits are supposed to smoke
Tom
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Post by lockman on Nov 3, 2009 17:34:54 GMT -6
No smoke, just SNAP. My stupid  |
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Nov 3, 2009 18:12:29 GMT -6
Yep... maybe no more than 1/4" at a time?  |
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Post by lockman on Nov 3, 2009 18:22:54 GMT -6
That is what first self said.
Just glad that is all that happened. When in a hurry bad things (worse than a broken router bit) usually happen.
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Post by sachbvn on Nov 3, 2009 19:40:30 GMT -6
Router bits can be replaced - glad you ill effects from it snapping - that would be wicked scary... a drill bit - fine.... a router bit free hand at 30k rpm..... yowzers!!!
Zac
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Post by TDHofstetter on Nov 3, 2009 20:23:04 GMT -6
Be happy, man! Be happy that was only a little bitty 1/4" straight bit... and not a two-wing 4"-diameter panel raiser!
Steel, or solid carbide? One flute or two? Straight or spiral? Ain't much gullet in any of 'em at that size, so they can't take much feed rate. Some of 'em can't get the chips out of their way, either, and THAT is ROUGH ROUGH on the bit. Straight bits should only be used for edge work where the chips can be blown clear out to the sides, but spirals are happier in slots.
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Post by lockman on Nov 4, 2009 8:27:03 GMT -6
It was a carbide 2 flute straight bit. Like I said I know better, should have taken time to change to a spiral bit, however another lesson learned (again), don't rush do things the proper way.
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Nov 4, 2009 20:11:01 GMT -6
Good lesson to learn & keep in mind!
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Post by woodmannie on Nov 5, 2009 13:22:36 GMT -6
Rule of thumb is always follow your first instinct. It's usually the most cautious.
Tom
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Post by TDHofstetter on Nov 5, 2009 13:57:33 GMT -6
I dunno - my first instinct was what got me married that first time...
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Post by lockman on Nov 5, 2009 14:13:50 GMT -6
Mine also. Although I am still married, happily I might add.
A phrase got me in trouble though. "trust me", we had 2 kids.
I never said trust me again.
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Post by CajunRider on Nov 28, 2009 21:12:44 GMT -6
That is what first self said. Just glad that is all that happened. When in a hurry bad things (worse than a broken router bit) usually happen. Listen to the self with the white wings my friend. The one with the white wings. |
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