Torquata birdsmouth bit

**Dave C** · 22nd February 2021, 10:16 AM

Hi Everyone,

After a bit of advice please. I've just purchased a Torquata birdsmouth bit. I note the max revs for this bit is 18,000. My router, a Makita 3612, runs at 22,000. I'm wondering if I'd be taking a risk still using it at these speeds. I'm planning to use it on some NZ Kauri which is usually pretty easy to work. I'll be using it on a router table.

TIA for any advice

Cheers,

David

https://www.timbecon.com.au/torquata...h-jointing-bit

**aldav** · 22nd February 2021, 11:37 AM

I wouldn't expect you to run into too many problems with that, particularly if you're not using the full 22mm depth of cut. If you have concerns you could start with a lighter cut before moving to the final cut depth. I'd be using featherboards to ensure accurate feeding of the stock, it really can make a tremendous difference both to the safety aspect and the quality of the finished job.

**Dave C** · 22nd February 2021, 01:05 PM

Thanks aldav. I was thinking along similar lines. Won't be a huge cut and yes, fingerboards are always a must 🙂

**elanjacobs** · 22nd February 2021, 09:02 PM

Nah you'll be fine, I've run 12k max bits at 18k and nothing exploded.

**pal** · 23rd February 2021, 12:27 PM

It's not the exploding they are worried about it's the control. In the router table not really a problem

**elanjacobs** · 23rd February 2021, 12:28 PM

Control is fine too, I was running it hand held

**Dave C** · 23rd February 2021, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by elanjacobs

Control is fine too, I was running it hand held

Thanks for all the advice guys. I was pretty confident all would be good but checking with others is always a good thing.

Cheers,

Dave

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