Cutting/chopping board

[Robbo60]

With my router/trimmer 1/4 collet, what would be the largest bit i should use? 25 or 50mm?

 

[Doug B]

. First thing I have to do is find some hard wood strips to use. I once got some hardwood from a merchant near Clifton (I think). Any ideas?

What timber were you thinking of using?

 

[Robbo60]

What timber were you thinking of using?

not sure but cherry, maple, walnut seem popular. Would it be worth making one with some scraps of soft wood to practice techniques - gluing, clamping etc? Don't want to waste expensive stuff

 

[Doug B]

Sent you a PM @Robbo60

 

[julianf]

With my router/trimmer 1/4 collet, what would be the largest bit i should use? 25 or 50mm?

I'd be surprised if there are many 1/4 shank / 2" cutters about?

1/4 collet machines are normally less powerful. The shank is weaker and the friction in the collet is less than a 1/2"

I would stick with 1" even if 2" were availible.

Additionally, if you're doing this by hand, then a 1" bit will show less issues if evreything isn't perfectly level.

 

[Robbo60]

I'd be surprised if there are many 1/4 shank / 2" cutters about?

1/4 collet machines are normally less powerful. The shank is weaker and the friction in the collet is less than a 1/2"

I would stick with 1" even if 2" were availible.

Additionally, if you're doing this by hand, then a 1" bit will show less issues if evreything isn't perfectly level.

Thanks Julian. Just measured router and aperture in bottom is only 30mm any way, so 25mm it is,