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  1. 10th August 2010, 09:49 PM #1
    mjb71
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    Default surface planing with a router

    made a table up to level a benchtop with a surface planer router bit but the carbitec bit is too short does anyone no of a bit with a longer 1/2 shaft or is there something im not doin right cheers
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    Carb-i-tool make 1/2" bits with up to 2" (50mm) of cutting edge on a standard 1/2 shank - they are around 3.5" long. I think CMT also make super long cutters too.

    I suspect your main problem is that your carriage or rails are too thick, thereby holding the router too far above the surface to be flattened. Do a search for other plans at :

    Free Woodworking Plans On The Internet !
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    Free Woodworking Plans, Projects and Patterns at WoodworkersWorkshop.com
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    Last month's Woodsmith Magazine (USA edition) had plans for a router surfacer.

    I have bought router bits from:

    eBay Australia Shop - Super Carbide Tools: Single bit, 2 pc Set, 1 4 Shank

    and been happy with them. As always YMMV.
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