Thread: Can i router metal and concrete in one hit?

Check this page for peoples' thoughts on routing metal: Metal cutting carbide router bits - Overclockers Forums The general vibe is DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT.

I would say the only safe way to do it is to drill lots of holes and clean it up with a file.

What about a diamond abrasive jigsaw blade? Cutting down a toothed metal one would be doable, but the concrete would kill it.

I'd also dare say there'd be one of those new multi tools that would have a suitable attachment (I remember a year ago at a jobsite someone had one for cutting through coldroom panels).

You'd be better off going in that direction as the size of bit you would need to stop overheating would leave a lot of finishing at the corners anyways.

I've only seen routing used successfully for thin flush trim or milling aluminium on a low speed press with a jig setup.

I remember my first routing experience in wet pine. The smoke and fumes and finally the pine shooting out the workshop door. Mind you I learned a lot quickly. But boy routing a steel door jamb with concrete behind. Now that would be something to view at a respectable distance.