end mill bits for trimming/facing off?

[Kim Bye]

I have ordered a router mount from Todd and a Rigid router. I was watching a video by Bob Dzuricky where he used a end mill bit to trim and face off a tip and ferrule.
Is this a better way than using regular carbide cutting tools?

 

[whammo57]

There are some that do that. Also some bore with them. They sometimes use a straight router bit also.

I prefer a very sharp carbide tool.

Kim

 

[Kim Bye]

Looks like a great way to face off stuff.
If you`r using a small enough bit, is it a good method for parting phenolig or G10?
or is a sharp parting tool or hacksaw still the best way?

 

[JoeyInCali]

Looks like a great way to face off stuff.
If you`r using a small enough bit, is it a good method for parting phenolig or G10?
or is a sharp parting tool or hacksaw still the best way?

Have you ever parted with a small bit ?
A lot of wasted material, don't you think?
Metal band saw or thin parting tool.
Make sure you wear a respirator with some gas protection .

The Ridgid router has so much run-out , I wouldn't trust it for facing jobs.
http://www.amazon.com/General-Turning-Tool-SVJBR-122B-B1/dp/B007IC4W48
Best for facing job imo.

 

[Kim Bye]

Have you ever parted with a small bit ?
A lot of wasted material, don't you think?
Metal band saw or thin parting tool.
Make sure you wear a respirator with some gas protection .

The Ridgid router has so much run-out , I wouldn't trust it for facing jobs.
http://www.amazon.com/General-Turning-Tool-SVJBR-122B-B1/dp/B007IC4W48
Best for facing job imo.

No I have not gotten my mount or router yet. Bob`s video just got me curious about uses other than live threading

 

[KJ Cues]

Methodology is a HUGE variable amongst CMs. The phrase "to each his own" couldn't be truer.
As to which method is the best, ask every CM you can find why he's using his particular method.
Chances are that he'll tell you "because it's the best" for him. (notice the deliberate 'for him').
Chances are also good that not all will be using the same method. It's about what works best for you.

KJ

 

[qbilder]

I have ordered a router mount from Todd and a Rigid router. I was watching a video by Bob Dzuricky where he used a end mill bit to trim and face off a tip and ferrule.
Is this a better way than using regular carbide cutting tools?

Maybe. Maybe not. No doubt Bob has his reasons. Things that immediately come to mind are spindle speed & ferrule material. With a router, he can use slow spindle speed & get a very clean cut, especially if the material is porous like ivorineIII. To get as clean of a cut using a single point, he'd have to use much higher spindle speed & the single point would have to be very sharp.

Personally, I use a single point. I'd imagine most cue makers do. Doesn't mean it's better, just that it's another option, likely the most common option. I use a router with v-groove bit to cut point grooves, where others use a milling machine, or a router tilted at 45* with a straight bit, etc. I use a 3-wing slot cutter on my ring billets, where others use a mill. I use a 3-wing slotter for taper cutting, and other guys use straight bits. I prefer drill bits & reamers where others may prefer boring bars. There's no right or wrong way, so long as the end result is acceptable.

 

[Tommy-D]

Facing something off with live tooling is just a matter of convenience when he's set up for something else.

The set-up involved would be real inefficient compared to just changing toolholders and using a normal cutter. Simplicity rules . Tommy D.