Hello:
Is it possible to profile cut 1.5" deep with a bit that has a cutting distance of only 1". I would be using a pass depth of .135". The bit itself is 3" in overall length so it would technically reach, but does the cutter part have to be 1.5"?
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Cutting deeper with a 1" bit??
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Re: Cutting deeper with a 1" bit??
Just be sure to blow out the chips, because they will not be able to clear the kerf on their own and will get packed in there. You might get a little build-up on the shank above the cutting portion, so keep it cleaned off with carbide cleaner when you notice it building up, or it will cause burn marks on your wood.
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Re: Cutting deeper with a 1" bit??
Other thing is that the shank diameter isn't larger than the cutting diameter
I do this quite a lot because I tend to use 6mm bits quite a lot for profile cutting, the long series & extra long series bits I buy only have a flute length of 25mm & quite a bit of what I am cutting is 32mm thick. Looked at buying bits with a longer flute length but the price frightened me
As Randall has said make sure you keep the chips cleared out.
I do this quite a lot because I tend to use 6mm bits quite a lot for profile cutting, the long series & extra long series bits I buy only have a flute length of 25mm & quite a bit of what I am cutting is 32mm thick. Looked at buying bits with a longer flute length but the price frightened me
As Randall has said make sure you keep the chips cleared out.
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Re: Cutting deeper with a 1" bit??
Kewl. Now I'm getting credit for Russell Crawford's answers!As Randall has said make sure you keep the chips cleared out.
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Re: Cutting deeper with a 1" bit??
My apologies to RussellRcnewcomb wrote:Kewl. Now I'm getting credit for Russell Crawford's answers!As Randall has said make sure you keep the chips cleared out.
Sorry Randall, I seem to be doing that quite a bit just lately
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Re: Cutting deeper with a 1" bit??
Something to do with age? maybe?martin54 wrote:My apologies to RussellRcnewcomb wrote:Kewl. Now I'm getting credit for Russell Crawford's answers!As Randall has said make sure you keep the chips cleared out.
Sorry Randall, I seem to be doing that quite a bit just lately
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