Just revisting speeds and feeds...Making sure I am understanding...
I cut pine and MDF...I use a Makita router at 30000 rpm and carbide two flute spiral mills
My usual settings are .060 depth of cut and 50ipm
Now looking some of the info from the bit manufactuers and other internet sources, it looks like I should be feed MUCH faster, even though (and maybe it is just inexperience and low volume), my bits typically stay sharp and cool.
MDF and Pine chip loads are around (from various...
Feed Rates with OX
I cut pine and MDF...I use a Makita router at 30000 rpm and carbide two flute spiral mills
My usual settings are .060 depth of cut and 50ipm
Now looking some of the info from the bit manufactuers and other internet sources, it looks like I should be feed MUCH faster, even though (and maybe it is just inexperience and low volume), my bits typically stay sharp and cool.
MDF and Pine chip loads are around (from various...
Feed Rates with OX