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Re: Strip: Wood sources
By:KenC
Date: 8/20/2002, 8:35 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: Wood sources (Leo Boudreau)

: I also found that feeding them in the direction the bit is spinning
: gives a much better edge, this goes against what I'd normally do for a
: router, but it works much better in this case. Just be careful not to let
: it shoot out away from you.

I cut my B&C this way, too. Less tear-out, but it does go against conventional wisdom. However, if you set the featherboards tight enough, the strip won't move without your help.
Ken

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Wood sources
Mike Rury -- 8/19/2002, 5:04 pm
Re: Strip: Wood sources
Richard Johnson -- 8/20/2002, 2:31 pm
Re: Strip: Wood sources
Leo Boudreau -- 8/20/2002, 9:39 am
Re: Strip: Wood sources
KenC -- 8/20/2002, 8:35 pm
here's what my experience was
Frank Eberdt -- 8/19/2002, 8:10 pm
Re: Strip: Wood sources
KenC -- 8/19/2002, 8:09 pm