Four Flute Router Cutter

[Dave M]

I recently discovered this cutter. It cuts incredibly smoothly and made me feel much safer removing the overhangs of the top and backs on my just closed box.

It is a half inch spindle so is quite a chunky bit with bearings top and bottom, but given the smooth operation it doesn't feel too frightening.

[Mark McLean]

Where did you get it Dave?

[kiwigeo]

Where did you get it Dave?

Carbitool may have such a cutter...it's where I get most of my router cutters.

[Dave M]

Mark I am in the UK so this is probably not too useful for you. For interest from the UK I bought it at Wealdens Tool company. You have to search their site a bit as they keep it hidden away.

It may be that these are not that uncommon but I have only just come across them, and the double bearing cutters also seem a bit hard to find.

Cheers Dave

[Jeremy D]

Carbitool have two sizes

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Carb-I-Tool- ... 1575336546

[Mark McLean]

OK. I think I will get myself one of those. I recently made up something similar by adding a bottom bearing to one that only had a top bearing. But this looks better. And you can never have too many router bits!

[scuffle]

I havent managed to get one yet but I know these guys have a great reputation.
http://www.radiantools.com/products/1/3 ... mm_x_50mm/

[kiwigeo]

I havent managed to get one yet but I know these guys have a great reputation.
http://www.radiantools.com/products/1/3 ... mm_x_50mm/

Thanks for the link.

Nice looking cutters but at 47 pounds plus postage on top of that......the Carbitool cutters will work out cheaper for Australian customers.

[scuffle]

no doubt. Would probably work out three times as expensive!
Also this one is 2 inches long rather than 1 - 1 1/2 inches from Carbitool. You blokes might not need that much but I do when doing solid bodies

[kiwigeo]

no doubt. Would probably work out three times as expensive!

How much are you guys paying for a pint of warm beer these days?

[scuffle]

no doubt. Would probably work out three times as expensive!

How much are you guys paying for a pint of warm beer these days?

Sorry mate I dont understand. Do you think I am from the UK?

[kiwigeo]

no doubt. Would probably work out three times as expensive!

How much are you guys paying for a pint of warm beer these days?

Sorry mate I dont understand. Do you think I am from the UK?

Sorry got you mixed up with Dave M.

Latrobe Valley...that's VB country isnt it? Ya might as well be drinking warm Pommie beer

[Woodsy23]

I bought a few router bits from MLCS in the USA (when the Aussie Dollar was better), including a 2" long double bearing flush trim bit from their premium "Katana" range. It is only 2 flute but is really good quality. See link
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite ... bot_anchor

[scuffle]

Sorry got you mixed up with Dave M.

Latrobe Valley...that's VB country isnt it? Ya might as well be drinking warm Pommie beer

I could think of worse things to drink

[kiwigeo]

Sorry got you mixed up with Dave M.

Latrobe Valley...that's VB country isnt it? Ya might as well be drinking warm Pommie beer

I could think of worse things to drink

Like Westend

[slowlearner]

It is a half inch spindle so is quite a chunky bit with bearings top and bottom, but given the smooth operation it doesn't feel too frightening.

Man, I know what you mean about frightening. I HATE my 1 1/2" long trim bit. Sure, it cuts well enough, but it also tears out pretty fast. Scares the heck out of me.



Do the extra 2 cutting edges make it smoother?

[Dave M]

Pete it does feel smoother but I suppose you could in theory just run a two cutter bit faster to get the same result.
A lot of how it feels must be about how well the bit is balanced and maybe I just got lucky that this one is sharpened to a small tolerance. It is also new of course which helps.

I guess a proper engineer could tell us a lot about optimum speeds, type of cutter etc, which I am not!

Cheers Dave

[kiwigeo]

Pete it does feel smoother but I suppose you could in theory just run a two cutter bit faster to get the same result.
A lot of how it feels must be about how well the bit is balanced and maybe I just got lucky that this one is sharpened to a small tolerance. It is also new of course which helps.

I guess a proper engineer could tell us a lot about optimum speeds, type of cutter etc, which I am not!

Cheers Dave

Keeping the cutter sharp helps as well. I give the the backside of the flutes a dress with a diamond card sharpener after each use.