Can end mills be used safely and effectively in a router?
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end mills
Aug 09, 2003
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Yes. I use them.
Endmills are available in various designs for different uses. The ones designed for aluminum have clearance angles suitable for wood. Steel cutting bits will work,just not as well.
a endmill is about 10 times stronger then these fragile things.
I use standard carbide 2 flute end mills. they are cheep at about 4.50 each and work pretty well. they can aggressive when they are fresh bit work fine. I know other bits can work even better but the price rises fast. when they only last me about a month at most. I hate spending too much.
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