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   user-148830 | Aug 28, 2007 05:44pm | #1

   Bill,
   I mean no disrespect by this question and it is only because I have done such a thing that I am able to ask it. Have you put the cutter on backwards? It makes a heck of a burn mark when the cutters are on wrong.
   The bit will spin counter-clockwise on the router table and you'll move your work into the spinning bit from the right to the left side.

   If that ain't it and you've changed the speed and feed rate and you're feeding in the proper direction although that won't make any difference to burning in the cut, then, what color is your router? I'm stalling.

   I'm out of ideas so I'd check the sharpness of the cutters. Make sure the carbide is all there. Let me know what you find. Gary

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   tnova | Aug 28, 2007 06:11pm | #2

   Mr. Rogowski,

   I certainly took no offense and you are almost certainly correct.  I didn't even think to check the cutter orientation. This is definitely one of those "duh" moments. Thank God I'm smarter with my saw blades!  Thanks for your time.

   Bill

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   user-148830 | Aug 28, 2007 11:22pm | #3

   Bill,
   Consider yourself just one of the many who've put things on backwards. And I have seen it done with saw blades too. They make a heck of a smoke cloud don't they!? Oh well. It's only by making mistakes that we learn. Best of luck. Gary