Router bit

[DalboyParticipant @dalboy]

I am thinking ahead as much as I can. Just put an order in for some cutters for the Farm boy as well as one for the rob roy later on. (they did not have the size I wanted)

With the farm boy I need to round over some of the edges on the Ali parts of the build, would it be possible to use a wood router bit for this operation I have some HSS ones as well as TCT tipped ones.

If this is possible it will save having to order from a different company yet again.

It just seems as when ordering bits and pieces I have to order from many different companies instead of ordering from just one.

I know Arceuro have a metric cutter which would do the job so if push comes to shove I will order that one but that will be yet another postage cost just for a small item. I do try to reduce postage and bulk things together.

Edited By Dalboy on 06/05/2023 11:15:31

[DalboyParticipant @dalboy]

[Chris Evans 6Participant @chrisevans6]

I have successfully used a tct router cutter for corner rounding on Aluminium and Cast Iron. High spindle speed and don't get greedy with the depth of cut.

[BazParticipant @baz89810]

Only difference between a router bit and a proper corner rounding cutter is the shank diameter, as Chris says use a high spindle speed and take it gently. Both carbide and HSS ones work equally well.

[Bo’sunParticipant @bosun58570]

Give it try. What's to lose? (apart from a router bit of course). I'm guessing the carbide insets in woodworking bits might be a bit thinner, and maybe not as well supported. I'd try it with 1//2" shank bits if you can, for increased rigidity if nothing else.

As Chris suggests, take it easy. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

[DalboyParticipant @dalboy]

Thank you Guys. At the moment this is the only job I need it for

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I've done it several times. The only thing you have to watch is that if you are working into an internal corner then the generally larger diameter of a router bit won't get into the corner as far.

Diameter of cutter also determines speed so a router bit would generally need to run slower than the smaller dia of your typical milling cutter but a sit is aluminium you should be able to give it some beans.

[DalboyParticipant @dalboy]

Posted by JasonB on 06/05/2023 13:15:35:

I've done it several times. The only thing you have to watch is that if you are working into an internal corner then the generally larger diameter of a router bit won't get into the corner as far.

Diameter of cutter also determines speed so a router bit would generally need to run slower than the smaller dia of your typical milling cutter but a sit is aluminium you should be able to give it some beans.

Part of what needs cutting I will need to stop short anyway and finish those by hand and blend them in

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