At first I thought about easing a file into the bit while turning, but
> that scared me. I would instead chuck the bit and using a protective
> surface on the bottom of the router and file a notch, turn the bit 180
> degrees and repeat. Then change the bit height and do it again until
> all the desired notches are in. This would dull that spot so not sure
> how well it would cut wood.
>
> Igor wrote:
> >
> > I am looking for a source for a steel v-groove router bit. 1/4" shank, 60 degree
> > angle, 1/2" diameter.
> >
> > I want HS steel instead of carbide because I want to deface the cutting
edges so that
> the groove has a rough finish, not smooth. I called MLCS and they very kindly,
> > helpfully told me that I cannot do this to their carbide bits -- carbide
pieces would
> break off.
> >
> > BTW, also welcome would be suggestions as to how to best deface the bit. The result
> > I am trying to get is a great number of "steps" -- as if, instead of a bevel, there
> > were steps that were each maybe 1/128" high and deep. (_As if_, not actually; I
> > don't plan to make exactly that many cuts or space them that carefully.) Any other
> > idea as to how to achieve this result would be welcome. A challenge is that this
> > ribbed bevel needs to be at the bottom of a straight 7/8" deep channel. > >
> > Thanks for any help.
>
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> Gerald Ross
> Cochran, GA
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