how to tell if bit is sharp enough?

Tim Simmons · 2003-09-02T04:41:15+00:00

Me again.I used the router for like 2 days and now it seems it is causingproblems!!!!I set depth of cut vertically and make a pass (it isn't all that smooth butI can tell the speed at which it seems to like it) but if I make pass 2 atnew deptch, the thing seems to not want to bite into the wood and the cutactually moves as if the bit is sliding UP! I ruined several pieces of woodeven though it didn't seem to be my fault (unless I was just usinga) a bit not sharp enoughb) a bit with pitch on itc) too deep cut (but was same depth as first)d) combo of all 3?Do they get dull in 2 days? Could I have dulled it by burning it (andwood)? Seems like pine would be a breeze for a router.So, if I clean the bit with some oven cleaner (how to do it?) how can Iensure it is sharp? I know what sharp is for my razor I use to shave withbut is there an objective measurement? I was cutting pine (white I think...or yellow?) and my miter saw blew threw it like butter (but then it hascarbide tips).If it is dull, how to sharpen? Maybe I can find that on a Google search.Anyway... I am just trying to learn just enough and NO MORE to get at leasta decent router cut that may need to eventually be 1/2" total.I'll prob just buy actual picture frame molding and avoid the router issue.But it's nice to have if I need it.Thanks,Tim

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Silvan 23 years ago

Helps that I'm really, really broke. :)

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