Router Setup

nympfisher

nympfisher

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I just set this up today,, still need to select a bit,( size suggestions ?)
i already had the rotozip just had to make the mount work.
it will have to use a straight bit 1/8 or 1/4 collect availible.
i will only be cutting pre cut shafts . 2nd 3rd or final depending on how it works out, and probably not alot of it either.
it has variable speed 15k to 30k, 5.0 amp motor.
has anyone tried one before ?
thanks. carl
 

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RotoZip

I've never tried a rotozip for what you are trying to do. It may work, but I would be a bit concerned about the runout, or how long it will stay reasonable. I don't know what they are using for bearings. I really don't think you need that much spindle speed for turning.
Let us know how it does. I won't be changing, but I'd like to know.
 
i didnt think runout would be a problem unless you set it up to cut from the side ?
or is my thinking all wrong

carl
 
nympfisher said:
I just set this up today,, still need to select a bit,( size suggestions ?)
i already had the rotozip just had to make the mount work.
it will have to use a straight bit 1/8 or 1/4 collect availible.
i will only be cutting pre cut shafts . 2nd 3rd or final depending on how it works out, and probably not alot of it either.
it has variable speed 15k to 30k, 5.0 amp motor.
has anyone tried one before ?
thanks. carl
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You might want to take a sheild from a grinding wheel or something, or you will go blind from the wood chips...JER
 
I use laminate trimmers, so can't speak for the roto zip, but I use to taper by making an end cut like the position you have It mounted in, It worked when I had everything perfect, but found that I had better luck cutting off the side of a router bit, and get a much smoother cut in that position. Especially on shafts it seemed. The thing I would be concerned with is what has already been mentioned about the bearings, and their design. even more so when cutting off the side, because It puts alot of side pressure on them, and can wear bearings out quickly. Either way you don't want one of those things coming apart. That's alot of rpm's. Definatly use eye protection, and better yet a shield like Jerry mentioned if possible. I don't have a shield on My laminate trimmer other then a mount that holds a hose, but I do have a flip up shield that I wear sometimes to protect my eyes. Only wished I could make Myself wear It all the time. ;) My daughter thinks I look like a alien when I come out, I'm wearing that shield, and a dust mask or charcoal filters:D :) Last time I turned shafts, I didn't wear It. Luckily It was only maple, but still I got many chips in My eyes everytime I tried to get a closer look to see how cleanly It was cutting, and My eyes got scratched up pretty good. I'm sure there are some woods that can mess your eyes up though, just the same as they can mess your lungs up, if not wearing filtration.


Greg
 
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