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Re:Stacked Router Bits
By:Mike Boren
Date: 4/26/2001, 1:28 pm
In Response To: Re:Stacked Router Bits *Pic* (Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks)

I don't have any experience with MLCS bits but the design of their bit compared to the one posted by Chip looks poor. It is a fairly large bit for a 1/4 inch shank and it is not an anti-kickback design.

Your router spins at approximately 23,000 rpm and a bit with a 1/2 inch shank is about 4 times stronger than one with a 1/4 inch shank. This bit really should have a 1/2 inch shank. It will be safer and you will get a smoother cut.

The gullet (opening) on the MLCS is rather large and this can cause tearout and kickback. Although you are not removing much material with this bit an anti-kickback design is much better. It allows less material to be removed per pass and results in a cleaner, smoother cut.

I would highly recommend going with the Amana stacked bit (about $95.00) or the Woodline Arizona 2 piece set(about $35.00)
Mike Boren

Messages In This Thread

Router Bits
Jason -- 4/25/2001, 4:34 pm
Router Speed
JIM McCOOL -- 4/26/2001, 1:55 pm
Re:Stacked Router Bits *Pic*
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/25/2001, 7:14 pm
Re:Stacked Router Bits
bob -- 4/26/2001, 7:44 pm
Re:Stacked Router Bits
Mike Boren -- 4/26/2001, 1:28 pm
Re: Router Bits *Pic*
Chip Sandresky -- 4/25/2001, 6:23 pm
Re: Router Bits
Jason -- 4/25/2001, 7:02 pm
Re: Router Bits
Chip Sandresky -- 4/25/2001, 7:12 pm
Re: Router Bits
Mike Boren -- 4/25/2001, 6:14 pm
Re: Router Bits
Doug K. -- 4/26/2001, 12:10 am
Re: Router Bits
Tom-Atlanta -- 4/26/2001, 12:26 am
Save you some time!
Tom-Atlanta -- 4/26/2001, 12:44 am
Re: Save you some time!
Jason -- 4/26/2001, 11:45 am