Bit for Cutting Shafts

[Tony Zinzola]

I just got one of these bits from Precise Bits and used it to cut some shafts with the side of the bit. It cuts so smooth using a router that almost no sanding is required. Just thought I'd pass the info along if anybody is looking for something. I've tried a lot of ways and so far, this seems to be the best.

http://www.precisebits.com/products/carbidebits/deepreach250f2f.asp

 

[almarktool]

Tony,
I tried something similar and it kicked my part backwards, are you using
a spur driver when you are cutting ??

 

[Tony Zinzola]

No spur driver. I'm only using on final couple of passes. I use a larger router bit for the earlier cuts.

 

[qbilder]

Tony, the good thing about this type of bit is that there is a lot of "side" blade, so when it gets dull you can raise or lower the cutter slightly to a fresh section again. The ugly part of these is the spiral. The spindle:feed ratio has to be perfect to avoid the spiral "climbing", which basically means the wood will follow the rotation of the cutter by climbing up or down the bit. On very thin "clean-up" cuts, I have had results similar to you. But be careful if you try any deeper cuts.

 

[brianna187]

Tony, the good thing about this type of bit is that there is a lot of "side" blade, so when it gets dull you can raise or lower the cutter slightly to a fresh section again. The ugly part of these is the spiral. The spindle:feed ratio has to be perfect to avoid the spiral "climbing", which basically means the wood will follow the rotation of the cutter by climbing up or down the bit. On very thin "clean-up" cuts, I have had results similar to you. But be careful if you try any deeper cuts.

interesting bits thanks

 

[cuemaker03]

Nice cutter!!! Looks wicked!!!

 

[RocketQ]

Nice high spiral on that bit. It gotta fling the chips pretty good.

John