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   Kaya | Jan 13, 2003 07:51pm | #1

   Sounds like time to sharpen those bits.

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   fishwood | Jan 13, 2003 08:04pm | #2

   Thanks Elroy. I should have been more specific: one bit had been working fine on solid stock (oak), the second one that burned up was brand-spankin'-new.

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   bill_1010 | Jan 13, 2003 09:54pm | #3

   my guess its the glues.  Gumming up and causing more friction then normal causing dullness.

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   ScottWhiting | Jan 19, 2003 10:25pm | #5

   While you would think new is fine sometimes it isn't as sharp as it should be. Are both bits the same brand?Scott

   Scott's Sharpening Service

   Glendale, Az.

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   Windwoodtrader | Feb 07, 2003 07:22pm | #6

   I've noticed that my HSS dovetail bits only last about five joints before they are ineffective. My carbide bits are obviously better but I have also noticed that tearout is much more common of late, even with a brand new carbide bit. It seems that the Baltic birch is much more brittle than previously observed. Could this have an effect on the cutting ability?

   How many 8" joints with 1/2" Baltic birch parts should I get before I need sharpening? Does anyone have a recomendation and pricing for send-out sharpening of bits either HSS or carbide?Windy Wood

   From the Helderberg Mountains

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   ScottWhiting | Feb 07, 2003 08:12pm | #7

   I don't even mess with sharpening HSS bits. You can touch up the flat face with a fine hone to extend their life a little. I get $6.00 to sharpen a router bit with a shear angle. If you have cabinet shops near you you can ask them who they send their tools to and if you hear the same name often that should give you a good indication where to try sending a couple to. I can't really say how many joints you should get as their are many variables. Most of the time the better (and more expensive) bits will last longer.Scott

   Scott's Sharpening Service

   Glendale, Az.

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   fredsmart48 | Jan 14, 2003 03:06am | #4

   Is your speed set right.          To slow for that size bit. 

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   PaulReuter | Feb 08, 2003 02:31am | #8

   Over the years, I've seen a wide variety in quality of 'BALTIC' birch.  An article I read recently (may have been in an old magazine) talked about the differences between Russian & Finnish birch plywoods.  Can't remember which was the good one.  The worse stuff I was sold as 'Baltic birch' appeared to be ramin, that cheap tropical hardwood that those cheap dowels that are never round or correct diameter are made from.  It was awful stuff.

   The hard part is trying to establish the pedigree of the sheets at your local supplier.

   Paul