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  1. 21st January 2006, 04:47 PM #1
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    Default Variable Speed in a Router - What for??

    I discovered I have a variable speed router. In what circumstances do you vary the speed of the router?

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    Hi. You vary the speed of the router when using larger diameter bits. A big profile bit for traditional panels can be 3" in diameter, and needs shaft speeds appropriate so that the tip speed is the same as you would get on a smaller bit.

    Also, I use end mills designed for metal cutting in my router, and set the rpms lower to prevent burning in those woods that are prone to it. (Myrtle, cherry are two that come to mind immediately)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Nethercott
    . In what circumstances do you vary the speed of the router?

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    When you feel your feminine side taking over..

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    Quote Originally Posted by ozwinner
    When you feel your feminine side taking over..

    Al
    But this must be done without warning, and contrary to the common wisdom.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ozwinner
    When you feel your feminine side taking over..

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    oh dear me ..... wat r we goingt o do wiff u first u recon the feminine side is taking over and now u want people to rub left nipples over the screen ewww i was going to send u a red but i cant so i'll blow u raspberry's from here im far enough away atm hehehehe cheers jules
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    Quote Originally Posted by ele__13
    oh dear me ..... wat r we goingt o do wiff u first u recon the feminine side is taking over and now u want people to rub left nipples over the screen ewww i was going to send u a red but i cant so i'll blow u raspberry's from here im far enough away atm hehehehe cheers jules
    i followed his advice and rubbed my left nipple on the screen and got a static shock jumped back and threw my back out... last time i take any of his advice
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    You need to get a non zap screen like what I got..

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    Quote Originally Posted by ozwinner
    When you feel your feminine side taking over..

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    does Al really have one of them ???? a feminine side ????
    sorry just teasing .... j
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    Quote Originally Posted by ele__13
    does Al really have one of them ???? a feminine side ????
    sorry just teasing .... j
    Yep!!

    I often feel like a women........

    Its just I cant find one.....

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    The rule of thumb is that any bit over the diameter of a 1/2 inch straight bit should be slowed down.
    If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gumby
    The rule of thumb is that any bit over the diameter of a 1/2 inch straight bit should be slowed down.
    You girl you....

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    Quote Originally Posted by ozwinner
    You girl you....

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    No seriously, the last time i had a big bit on full speed, it shot out of the router and ruined my best woodworking skirt.
    If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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    I've bent a 1/2" shaft on a bit(large lock mitre, about 2 1/2" in dia)by starting at full speed accidentally... also near killed the router, it shook off one of the power plugs/lead things on the brushes... burnt and pitted the hell out of the stator contact area(what ever thats called, where the brushes contact?)
    Also needed clean jocks!
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    Don, here's a link to router speeds I posted some time back.

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    NOW I HAVE REALLY DROPPED THE LIP :confused::confused::confused:
    remind me never to even hint of threatening red on anyone Im deeply sorry mr al i didndt mean it i hope that you can forgive me been a horrid weekend im sorry if i have upset anyone else
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