Operating on the premise that a router bit is used “properly”, how long should a bit last…using board-feet as a parameter?
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The answer to your question will have a large range of correct answers that many factors of "proper use" will influence. The quality of the carbide, original sharpness, the profile, the material being cut, the depth of cut, the feedrate, duration of contact per pass, cleaning habits after use, RPM, etc., all play a huge role in the final usage life. Not sure I could even hazard a guess that would be meaningful.
Thank you.
Good instruction for protecting the investment of the router bit(s).
Terry
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