Gary,
I’ve been having problems template routing lately. I’m using a spiral flush trim bit and attach the template to the top. I think I’m routing with the grain from right to left on my router table. When I get near the bit it takes chunks out of the wood. Can you help me out?
Thanks
Tom
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Tom,
A couple of questions for you first. How much wood are you taking off with the bit? It shouldn't be much more than 1/16 although 1/8 is possible. If you're taking off 1/4" or more that could be the problem. What kind of wood are you routing? Also is the bit sharp?
Golly, a spiral flush trim bit is the way to go for this template routing. The only other thing that occurs to me is that you might be catching the wrong edge and climb cutting on the end of a board. But that doesn't sound likely. Gary
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