ColG
Established Member
I'm starting to mitre more and more laminate worktops and I have a number of queries that I hope some of you guys and gals can answer.
I use a Freud FT2000VCE coupled with Freud 1/2" straight cutters of the appropriate length.
My experiences have been varied although the end result has been Ok.
The queries I have concern the optimum settings and method of operation.
I find that the bits seem to dull pretty quickly. I never take more than a 5 - 10mm cut on each pass, always work left to right and cut with the router set at its highest speed. I also occasionally get "burning" on the tip of the bit. Is this what I should expect given the composition of the chipboard used for the worktops or should I be using a lower speed on the router? Could I be progressing the cut too fast?
Can TCT cutters be successfully sharpened and if so, do I need to go to a specialist or can they be honed at home?
Any advice greatly appreciated as screwfix are making a packet out of me in replacement cutters!!!
Cheers
Col
I use a Freud FT2000VCE coupled with Freud 1/2" straight cutters of the appropriate length.
My experiences have been varied although the end result has been Ok.
The queries I have concern the optimum settings and method of operation.
I find that the bits seem to dull pretty quickly. I never take more than a 5 - 10mm cut on each pass, always work left to right and cut with the router set at its highest speed. I also occasionally get "burning" on the tip of the bit. Is this what I should expect given the composition of the chipboard used for the worktops or should I be using a lower speed on the router? Could I be progressing the cut too fast?
Can TCT cutters be successfully sharpened and if so, do I need to go to a specialist or can they be honed at home?
Any advice greatly appreciated as screwfix are making a packet out of me in replacement cutters!!!
Cheers
Col