Q & A: Why did my dovetail bit break?
Q:I’ve snapped off the tips of my dovetail router bit twice now
A:A dovetail bit does indeed have fragile tips.A full cut in hard maple You can relieve most of the stress on the bit’s tips by removing wood |
Click any image to view a larger version. Give your dovetail bit a rest. Pre-plow a |
This story originally appeared in American Woodworker February 2001, issue #85. |
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