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  1. 07-27-2005, 10:57 PM #1
    Hack
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    Is this safe?

    Is it safe to put a 1/4" brad point drill bit into a router with a 1/4" collet? Concerned about the 25,000+ rpms that the router turns.

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  2. 07-27-2005, 11:00 PM #2
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    Well the drill part is not going to fly apart.
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  3. 07-28-2005, 12:49 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by ViperTX
    Well the drill part is not going to fly apart.
    A long time ago I bought a set of Grizzly brad point bits for $10 that I'd be very afraid to do that with.

    Spend $15 on a 1/4" upcut spiral carbide bit.
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  4. 07-28-2005, 01:00 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hack
    Is it safe to put a 1/4" brad point drill bit into a router with a 1/4" collet? Concerned about the 25,000+ rpms that the router turns.

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    I agree with Gerry. All bits do not meet the specs for the size as they begin life as drawn wire. I would not recommend using a 1/4" bit in a router.
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