Thread: Which Planing/Surfacing router bit?

Does your router have variable speed?

Originally Posted by elanjacobs

Does your router have variable speed?

Yes it does.
Triton TRA001


Northern Beaches Sydney

One of these should do then 3 Flute - Surface Planer - Carbitool

Originally Posted by elanjacobs

One of these should do then 3 Flute - Surface Planer - Carbitool

Thanks for the tip.
Have you used one before?


Northern Beaches Sydney

I've used their larger 4-flute version on the CNC at my old work, it does quite a nice job. Aim for a 12-14k rpm router speed.

I have that 3 flute bit works really well. It seems to work really well at full speed on my router (makita 1/2" 2100w variable speed, cant remember model number) but I often use it at a slower speed as I use an extension a lot of the time. When used slower you really need keep the router moving to prevent burning.

I’ve used a TSS 13 1/2” in a Triton MOF001. It’s cheaper but doesn’t have replaceable blades. As Elan said, drop your speed to around 12K to 14K

Originally Posted by elanjacobs

One of these should do then 3 Flute - Surface Planer - Carbitool

This is the one I use, does an amazing job in my opinion, the rotatable, replacement tct inserts are the way to go if you do a fair bit of surface planing.
This one has a very generous length shank too.

I use this 6-flute surface planer in a Triton MOF001 with great results too. Beautiful finish on some extremely old dry eucalypt - maybe red gum.

Jane

I've got the same Carb i Tool 6 flute (TSS 13 1/2) that Lappa and lovetoride have. Does a great job in a TRA001 at speed 3.

Timbecon have their version on sale at the moment. I have a few Torquata bits and they seem pretty good. From memory the TSS 13 1/2 is around $80.

Thanks so much everyone for your help. Really appreciate it.
Cheers Matt


Northern Beaches Sydney