Will a 2 flute spiral up solid carbide router bit cut faster that this it that I have been using here? Will the cut be cleaner than that show here on this bit of MDF that I am cutting.
Peter
Australia
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09-11-2006, 12:51 PM #1
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Will a solid carbide bit cut faster that a straight cutting bit?
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09-11-2006, 01:10 PM #2
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Yes the cut can be faster and cleaner with a quality bit. Upcut cup spiral will leave a clean bottom surface while downcut bits will leave a clean top. In any case it will be better than what you are using. I generally use 1/4" (6.35mm) bits for my cutting. There is a source in Australia but I have forgotten the name.
Remember that really cheap spiral bits usually give an awful cut. I learned this the hard way. I normally buy my Whiteside bits from www.routerbits.com . I tend to buy upcut bits which lift the cut residue out of the cut area.
RU2100 2 flute upcut 1/4" (6.35mm) shank, 1/4" (6.35mm) cutting diameter, 1" (25.4mm) cutting length, 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) overall length
RU1600 2 flute upcut 1/4" (6.35mm) shank, 1/8" (3.175mm) cutting diameter, 1/2" (12.7mm) cut length, 2" (50.8mm) overall length
Jason
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