Router Questions

[DD716TED]

I have been experimenting using my router to put a rounted edge on strips of oak.. No matter what I do, I keep on getting burn marks on the oak... I am new at this and want to perfect my abilities before I continue on a project using good wood instead of scraps. What am I doing wrong?

[Phelps]

How dull is your cutter blade and how hard is your wood? THAT is were I would say your problem lies. You need real sharp new equipment, whether a saw blade or ANY cutter when trying not to burn your way thru or around oak.

[Snoonyb]

Originally Posted by Phelps

How dull is your cutter blade and how hard is your wood? THAT is were I would say your problem lies. You need real sharp new equipment, whether a saw blade or ANY cutter when trying not to burn your way thru or around oak.

Also, Rome wasn't built in a day. try 2 or 3 passes.

[HayZee518]

Use carbide cutters and take several passes before your finish cuts.

[tuffun]

Also don't forget to "let the tool do the work" if your pushing the tool along to fast it may leave those burns as well.

[JakeOfAllTrades]

I have another router question.....

What is the name of the bit that is used for raised panel? I want to make some custom wainscotting for our dining room, but I can't find the bits to save my life.

[mrcaptainbob]

As was mentioned, carbide, cutting depth, and speed are three main points, include spindle speed on that, too. The higher the speed, the better the cut. IT's a good bet to use 1/2" shanks as much asa possible, too.

Here's one site for router bits:
http://www.woodcraft.com/depts.aspx?pd=1054&deptid=1054

Here's a site for the raised panel bits:
http://www.woodcraft.com/depts.aspx?deptid=1141

[rk_king2004]

Originally Posted by DD716TED

I have been experimenting using my router to put a rounted edge on strips of oak.. No matter what I do, I keep on getting burn marks on the oak... I am new at this and want to perfect my abilities before I continue on a project using good wood instead of scraps. What am I doing wrong?

It sounds like you might be using a dull bit, or a cheap one.
Use a good carbide router bit when cutting oak wood.

http://www.allhomerepairsyourself.com

[HayZee518]

to the person wanting router bits go to www.rockler.com
they got everything