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*Closest fixed-base plunging pierce bit - spiral and 1/4" so it's fast, but not up-cut for easier pierce. [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}}'''If this existed in upcut, we'd be set. '''Closest fixed-base plunging pierce bit - spiral and 1/4" so it's fast, but not up-cut for easier pierce. [https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-85183-Pilot-Spiral-4-Inch/dp/B003NFAK36/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pl_foot_top?ie=UTF8&th=1]
**Is it just me or everyone loves to take 2x the time by predrilling a pilot hole for bottom bearing spiral upcut flush trim cutout bits? Why not put the bearing on the top? See
**Is it just me or everyone loves to take 2x the time by predrilling a pilot hole for bottom bearing spiral upcut flush trim cutout bits? Why not put the bearing on the top? See
*Up-spiral. 1/2" shank, 3/8" cut [https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-1-2-in-Shank-Up-Spiral-Router-Bit-DR75106/204073460]. Up and down- spiral refers to which way material is moved out. [https://thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/spiral-router-bits/#:~:text=Up%2Dcut%20Bits%20provide%20faster,piece%20to%20the%20table%20itself.]
*Up-spiral. 1/2" shank, 3/8" cut [https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-1-2-in-Shank-Up-Spiral-Router-Bit-DR75106/204073460]. Up and down- spiral refers to which way material is moved out. [https://thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/spiral-router-bits/#:~:text=Up%2Dcut%20Bits%20provide%20faster,piece%20to%20the%20table%20itself.]

Revision as of 21:52, 23 October 2023

Options

  • Bauer cordless angle grinder [1]
  • Ryobi cordless router [2]
  • DeWalt cordless router [3]
  • Milwaukee is best according to this review [4]
  • Reviews of top 5 [5]
  • Bauer is decent [6]

Accessories

  • Plunge router base 65 mm [7]
  • milwaukee, dewalt, makita - plunge router bases for 65 mm body - [8]. You could get geared offset bases for getting into corners - [9]

Body Diameter

  • Many diameters for router bodies [10]

Plunging

  • If you know what you are doing, you can plunge without a plunge base - [11]

Window Cutting

  • Check.pngThe pros use "Spiral Flush Trim Upcut" - 1/4" [12], see vid [13]
  • Flush trimming bit - can also plunge - [14]

Pros Using Templates

  • Check.pngUse a bushing on a spiral upcut bit. 1/2" router is implied to be faster than a 1/4" router. [15]
    • Use a bushing attached to the base of the router.
    • Check.png Bushing sourcing [16]
  • Check.pngHoles of any size using a router -Here is an example of using a router to then drill any size hole, using a template with the guide bushings. [17]

Bit Types

  • Check.pngIf this existed in upcut, we'd be set. Closest fixed-base plunging pierce bit - spiral and 1/4" so it's fast, but not up-cut for easier pierce. [18]
    • Is it just me or everyone loves to take 2x the time by predrilling a pilot hole for bottom bearing spiral upcut flush trim cutout bits? Why not put the bearing on the top? See
  • Up-spiral. 1/2" shank, 3/8" cut [19]. Up and down- spiral refers to which way material is moved out. [20]
  • Up-cut (works like a drill bit) pulling chips up, so you can plunge effectively. [21]
  • Compression bit has both upcut and downcut sections [22]
  • Need: Upcut - Flush Trim Bit - 1/4" Spiral 1/4" Shank - top bearing - Or bearingless with smooth shaft though this will get hotter but acceptable for electrical boxes, like [23]
    • Close - Need upcut version of [24] with 3/8" shank and 1/4" cutter, 1" long
    • Close - 3 flute up cut 1/2 and 1/2 [25]
    • Close - 3 flute upcut, 1/4" 1.25" cutting length, [26]
    • 3 fute upcut, 1/4", 1" cutting length [27]