[Calico]

I have a project that require deep pocketing hardwood.
Does anyone ever compare which bit is the most efficience in term of time ?

Which kind of shape ? Flute etc ? And where to get it ?
I need about 2 inch deep.

Does upcut is better than downcut bit for this matter?

Regards
C

[louieatienza]

I have a project that require deep pocketing hardwood.
Does anyone ever compare which bit is the most efficience in term of time ?

Which kind of shape ? Flute etc ? And where to get it ?
I need about 2 inch deep.

Does upcut is better than downcut bit for this matter?

Regards
C

I've been using single edge compression spirals for stuff like this, since it leaves a very clean top edge. You need to be sure your depth of cut is larger than the upcut length to take advantage. They do make a mortise compression spiral, which has a shorter upcut length. A downcut may tend to push chips down under the bit, though it might be fine if you have a decent dust collection system. But my vote still is for the compression spiral. You';d probably need 1/2" diameter to ge one with a 2" flute length. Check Onsrud.com or ToolsToday.com (Amana). Whiteside may make one as well.

[ger21]

For rough cutting, you won't find anything better than these. They cut incredibly fast, with much lower cutting forces, and lower noise. The downside is that they leave a rippled edge.


Vortex Tool: Two Flute Upcut Roughing Tool - Series 1000

[Calico]

Thank you guys, got the idea, except the price is high.


C