using 1/8 shank bits on a router
Highdesertwoodworker
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What is the most effective and practical means of using 1/8 shank bits on a 1/4 or 1/2 inch collet router?
I need to route multiple parallel very fine line on solid wood, likely just 1/32 inch wide; rather shallow cut, just 1/32 or 1/16 deep. I will use a pattern and a template guide.
I am thinking about using a very pointed 1/8 diamond bit. There are 1/4 inch shank diamond bits but I have not seen one pointed enough.
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I'm not sure if anyone makes an adapter, but it would scare me to try it. Bits that small are made for Dremels.
You can probably get an adapater from 1/8” shaft to a 1/4” collet. Doubt you would find one for a 1/2” collet. I would avoid using a diamond style bit in wood, I think it would clog very easily and would be frustrating to use. I suggest using a spiral cut router bit that would remove material (wood) much more quickly and likely more cleanly than a diamond bit. You can easily find spiral cut router bits for 1/4” shanks/collets that have a very small cutting diameters (1/32” in your case). For the cleanest cut possible, look for a spiral down cut bit and not an uncut bit (basically how the spiral is oriented). Downcut bits are better for cleaner cuts, up cut bits cut faster. Hope that helps.
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