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2024-02-27T21:35:59Z

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Marcin: /* Practical Operation */

2023-10-27T17:20:32Z

Practical Operation

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	When plunging, you want to have upcut.		When plunging, you want to have upcut.

	For top templates, you can use a bushing. Or bearing of larger size than 1/4", with corresponding template modification. Or no bushing and just the smooth shank. If the smooth shank heats up, you can add a bearing onto the bit, and modify the template accordingly. For example, 1/8" offset bearing for 1/4" shaft - [https://www.servocity.com/1-4-id-x-1-2-od-non-flanged-ball-bearing-2-pack/]		For top templates, you can use a bushing. Or bearing of larger size than 1/4", with corresponding template modification. Or no bushing and just the smooth shank. If the smooth shank heats up, you can add a bearing onto the bit, and modify the template accordingly. For example, 1/8" offset bearing for 1/4" shaft - [https://www.servocity.com/1-4-id-x-1-2-od-non-flanged-ball-bearing-2-pack/] or 1/16" offset [https://www.servocity.com/1-4-id-x-3-8-od-non-flanged-ball-bearing-2-pack/]


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Marcin: /* Practical Operation */

2023-10-27T17:18:56Z

Practical Operation

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	When plunging, you want to have upcut.		When plunging, you want to have upcut.

	For top templates, you can use a bushing. Or bearing of larger size than 1/4", with corresponding template modification. Or no bushing and just the smooth shank. If the smooth shank heats up, you can add a bearing onto the bit, and modify the template accordingly.		For top templates, you can use a bushing. Or bearing of larger size than 1/4", with corresponding template modification. Or no bushing and just the smooth shank. If the smooth shank heats up, you can add a bearing onto the bit, and modify the template accordingly. For example, 1/8" offset bearing for 1/4" shaft - [https://www.servocity.com/1-4-id-x-1-2-od-non-flanged-ball-bearing-2-pack/]


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Marcin: /* Practical Operation */

2023-10-27T17:12:55Z

Practical Operation

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	When plunging, you want to have upcut.		When plunging, you want to have upcut.

	For top templates, you can use a bushing. Or bearing of larger size than 1/4", with corresponding template modification. Or no bushing and just the smooth shank.		For top templates, you can use a bushing. Or bearing of larger size than 1/4", with corresponding template modification. Or no bushing and just the smooth shank. If the smooth shank heats up, you can add a bearing onto the bit, and modify the template accordingly.


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Marcin: /* Practical Operation */

2023-10-27T17:10:01Z

Practical Operation

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	When plunging, you want to have upcut.		When plunging, you want to have upcut.

			For top templates, you can use a bushing. Or bearing of larger size than 1/4", with corresponding template modification. Or no bushing and just the smooth shank.


	[[Category: Housing and construction]] [[Category: Power Tools]] [[Category: Woodwork]]		[[Category: Housing and construction]] [[Category: Power Tools]] [[Category: Woodwork]]

Marcin: /* Practical Operation */

2023-10-27T17:05:34Z

Practical Operation

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	If you predrilled a hole, upcut or downcut should not affect speed.		If you predrilled a hole, upcut or downcut should not affect speed.

			See upcut, downcut, straight - [https://kmtools.com/blogs/news/spiral-router-bits#:~:text=The%20big%20difference%20between%20straight,more%20material%20with%20each%20rotation.]

	When plunging, you want to have upcut.		When plunging, you want to have upcut.
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Marcin: /* Practical Operation */

2023-10-27T17:02:15Z

Practical Operation

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	Faster way is to have 2 routers - one with spiral upcut flush trim specialized for bottom templates - unless it turns out that pilot down spiral with plunge base cuts just as well without heating up.		Faster way is to have 2 routers - one with spiral upcut flush trim specialized for bottom templates - unless it turns out that pilot down spiral with plunge base cuts just as well without heating up.

			If you predrilled a hole, upcut or downcut should not affect speed.

			When plunging, you want to have upcut.
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Marcin: /* Practical Operation */

2023-10-27T16:58:43Z

Practical Operation

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	Possible solutions:		Possible solutions:
	*{{check}}Spiral ~~downcut~~ flush-trim with predrill, doesn't need plunge base - good for top and bottom templates. Example - [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HPYOJ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1]. The only way this is usable with a top template is by using the smooth upper shank as the bearing. Note up and down bearing version does not exist in 1/4" bit size -		*{{check}}Spiral upcut flush-trim with predrill, doesn't need plunge base - good for top and bottom templates. Example - [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HPYOJ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1]. The only way this is usable with a top template is by using the smooth upper shank as the bearing. Note up and down bearing version does not exist in 1/4" bit size -
	*{{check}}{{check}}{{check}}Pilot down spiral with plunge base - does the pilot hole with plunge base, the smooth part of the pilot serves as bearing for the bottom template. Smooth upper shank serves as top bearing for front (top) template work. Pilot straight-spiral 1 flute - [https://www.southeasttool.com/products/panel-pilot-hss-spiral-1-flute/], pilot spiral true spiral [https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-85183-Pilot-Spiral-4-Inch/dp/B003NFAK36/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pl_foot_top?ie=UTF8&th=1]		*{{check}}{{check}}{{check}}Pilot down spiral with plunge base - does the pilot hole with plunge base, the smooth part of the pilot serves as bearing for the bottom template. Smooth upper shank serves as top bearing for front (top) template work. Pilot straight-spiral 1 flute - [https://www.southeasttool.com/products/panel-pilot-hss-spiral-1-flute/], pilot spiral true spiral [https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-85183-Pilot-Spiral-4-Inch/dp/B003NFAK36/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pl_foot_top?ie=UTF8&th=1]
	*Spiral upcut - good with plunge base, top template only. Ex. - [https://www.amazon.com/SpeTool-Cutting-Diameter-Woodwork-Engraver/dp/B09PZSMR7T/ref=sr_1_8?hvadid=580646878748&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9023314&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9257669597674342874&hvtargid=kwd-2321282812&hydadcr=1612_13457722&keywords=spiral+upcut+bit&qid=1698425551&sr=8-8]		*Spiral upcut - good with plunge base, top template only. Ex. - [https://www.amazon.com/SpeTool-Cutting-Diameter-Woodwork-Engraver/dp/B09PZSMR7T/ref=sr_1_8?hvadid=580646878748&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9023314&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9257669597674342874&hvtargid=kwd-2321282812&hydadcr=1612_13457722&keywords=spiral+upcut+bit&qid=1698425551&sr=8-8]
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	It is faster to predrill than to switch a bit. Thus, predrill operation is acceptable.		It is faster to predrill than to switch a bit. Thus, predrill operation is acceptable.

	Faster way is to have 2 routers - one with spiral		Faster way is to have 2 routers - one with spiral upcut flush trim specialized for bottom templates - unless it turns out that pilot down spiral with plunge base cuts just as well without heating up.
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Marcin: /* Practical Operation */

2023-10-27T16:57:13Z

Practical Operation

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	*Spiral upcut - good with plunge base, top template only. Ex. - [https://www.amazon.com/SpeTool-Cutting-Diameter-Woodwork-Engraver/dp/B09PZSMR7T/ref=sr_1_8?hvadid=580646878748&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9023314&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9257669597674342874&hvtargid=kwd-2321282812&hydadcr=1612_13457722&keywords=spiral+upcut+bit&qid=1698425551&sr=8-8]		*Spiral upcut - good with plunge base, top template only. Ex. - [https://www.amazon.com/SpeTool-Cutting-Diameter-Woodwork-Engraver/dp/B09PZSMR7T/ref=sr_1_8?hvadid=580646878748&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9023314&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9257669597674342874&hvtargid=kwd-2321282812&hydadcr=1612_13457722&keywords=spiral+upcut+bit&qid=1698425551&sr=8-8]

			It is faster to predrill than to switch a bit. Thus, predrill operation is acceptable.

			Faster way is to have 2 routers - one with spiral
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