Will this router bit work for a jasper jig?

[Crump]

yes, the upcut bit is probably better if you are using a router table (where the router is upside down and the "UPCUT" bit is actully pulling the dust DOWN) - the DOWN cut bit will probably be better if you are going all the way thru with a hand router and doing something like a speaker cut-out... but im not so sure about that if you are only going part way thru though. Its probably fine, i have never used one - i like eating MDF dust The Router table is on my list from Santa though

From the man himself the only reason I considered changing was i saw it in one of your posts. This thing gonna go through the 3/4" MDF all the way like butter in one pass? I would like that.

[David]

yes one pass no problemo as long as your router has the power

[Crump]

yes one pass no problemo as long as your router has the power

Its a Porter Cable beast of a router i itll be all good, ( I love getting replys from the head honchoes, and two of the sickest tahoe installs that I have seen. Why i love SMD.com) :give_rose:

[kingsuv]

make sure when your cutting that you let the bit work for you. It will help keep a better line and the bits will waaaaay longer if your not forcing it. Also if you have a bunch of stuff to cut, let the bit cool now and then

[Shyne151]

That freud bit is awesome, it is also the one I use. Just make sure when you put it in that the bit isn't out too far(ie the shank isn't going into the wood).

[Crump]

yeah that bit will work.

Just have to keep in mind weather you are using the inside dia or outside as the bit will change your numbers

what do you mean by this, the inside or the outside of the bit? I thought that the jasper jig took that into account and thats why you use a 1/4" bit. So if i set it at 11.125" aka 11 1/8" what size hole would i get?

Edited October 17, 2009 by Crump

[David]

yeah im not sure what he means either lol.

just use a 1/4 " bit and go by the jasper jig markings and you will be fine.

oh and thanks for the comments I appreciate them.

[Forevrbumpn]

it does depend on if your doing a inside cut, or outside cut- Rings for example

There is a 0.5" difference between the 2 that the Jasper doesnt account for

I would need to look at my Jasper to see if the markings are meant for inside diam, or outside diamter

its 133am, Iam still at work, so I cant look

[Stephen]

i made some rings today.. to end up with a ring 7.75" in diameter i had to use 8.25". add 1/4" width of the bit for the 2 sides = 1/2 inch

Edited October 17, 2009 by Stephen

[Crump]

i made some rings today.. to end up with a ring 7.75" in diameter i had to use 8.25". add 1/4" width of the bit for the 2 sides = 1/2 inch

So does that mean that every cut i make with my router it needs to be 1/2" less than the circle?

because I cut my bl's hole @ 11.125" and it doesnt fit tight, I can move it around, not a lot, but enough. But on Fi's website it says 11.125 inside diameter.

Edited October 19, 2009 by Crump