Woodworking routers.

[V8Ian]

I bought a cheapie, to build the kitchen. How do you use them? I'm trying to recess the corners of dressed pine, to get a flush bench top.
The cutting tool has two cutting edges, 180* apart. The rebate is set at 18 X 18 mm but the finish is very wavey on both planes. What am I doing wrong?
I should have just paid Jerry to do it.

[Ausfree]

Um, pay Jerry to do it.

[pop058]

You Tube

[V8Ian]

I heeded your advice Paul, reducing the depth after watching a video. The depth is now smoother but the other plane is still wavey. The tool is 18mm so I'll try cutting less than 9mm per pass.
I'm thinking Jim's advice is sounder.

[Trout]

Are you sure you are cutting the in right direction. If you cut the wrong direction the bit rotation is pushing the router out of the cut. Very dangerous. I would also cut even less depth than that each pass. Slowly work up to the final depth and width. Final finish pass only a few mm at most to get the smoothest cut. Also move the router very slowly and keep pressure on the base plate and against the fence. You should cut perfect cuts.

[Brisruss]

The secret to a good finish with routers is to take small cuts. You run the risk of the bit grabbing if you try and chew off too much in one go.

What sort of router do you have? 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch? You might need 1/2 inch one.
The bit will also make as big difference. I have found cheap ones do not last long. They can be difficult to sharpen but not impossible if they loose their edge.

The other thing to watch is the direction of cut. Probably best to search for some Utube videos to get some tips.

Cheers,
Russ

[Saitch]

Ian, if you're really stuck I'm sure a mate of mine would be able to assist you over the phone (not like your 50c a min thingy though). He is an absolute wiz on all things wood.
Steve

[V8Ian]

Bloomin' wood, only good for barbecue fuel, it won't weld and you can't roll or bend it.

[jerryd]

Um, pay Jerry to do it.

Double time Saturdays Ian Could do a deal for some chick feed

[jerryd]

Can't quite figure out what you are trying to do Ian , my router is bolted into a table with adjustable stops etc for accuracy. You can always let your fingers do the walking..........phone