HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ROUTER BIT

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We are very pleased to announce that we have just become a Whiteside Router Bit Dealer!!  They are one of a very few bits that are still made in the USA.  They have been a leader in the furniture industry for years.   In a test made by Fine Woodworking the ½” Whiteside straight cutting bit out performed all of the 17 brands that they tested!   Unlike the bits imported from Italy, Taiwan and Israel this USA bit was longer lasting did not break and cut more material than all the others.  Tells a real story about made in America!

The following will help you in selecting a router bit for a particular routing job……

1.  Always use the largest shank bit possible for the job.
                     ·        An increase from ¼” to 3/8” increases the strength by 50%.
                     ·         A ¼” should not cut deeper than ¾”.

2.  For the best cut, select bits that allow for maximum chip removal.
This will also maintain a sharper edge on the bit.  Double-edged bits provide the best quality of cut.

3.  Avoid single flute bits over 3/8” in diameter.
4.  The length of the bit should not exceed 3 times the diameter of the bit.
5.  Match the bit with the speed of your router

Bit Size             Max Speed
    0-1”                               24,000 RPM
    0-2”                               18,000
    0-2 ½”                           16,000
    0-3 ½”                          12,000
6.  Always select a bit best matched for the job.
7.  Always buy Whiteside Router Bits, which stay sharper longer.
8.  Always try to use the bit with the shortest cutter length and the largest shank diameter.
9.  Small diameter router bits have limited clearance and chip removal ability
10. A carbide bit will dissipate heat faster.

American Furniture Design Co
Brian H. Murphy