Warning: Make sure the router bit is properly fastened and tightened in the router’s collet and the bit can rotate freely without any obstructions.
Instructions: Slowly dial up the RPMs on your router to the recommended maximum. Then, dial back if needed to find the “sweet spot”. The sweet spot is the speed at which the least resonant vibration is present. If the sweet spot cannot be achieved within 5,000 RPMs of the max, check the collet for residue or other debris and start over.
Bit Diameter (Inches)
|
Max RPM
|
Min RPM
|
---|---|---|
1
|
24,000
|
19,000
|
1.1
|
24,000
|
19,000
|
1.2
|
24,000
|
19,000
|
1.3
|
24,000
|
19,000
|
1.4
|
24,000
|
19,000
|
1.5
|
24,000
|
19,000
|
1.6
|
22,500
|
17,500
|
1.7
|
21,100
|
16,100
|
1.8
|
20,000
|
15,000
|
1.9
|
18,900
|
13,900
|
2
|
18,000
|
13,000
|
2.1
|
17,100
|
12,100
|
2.2
|
16,300
|
11,300
|
2.3
|
15,600
|
10,600
|
2.4
|
15,000
|
10,000
|
2.5
|
14,400
|
9,400
|
2.6
|
13,800
|
8,800
|
2.7
|
13,300
|
8,300
|
2.8
|
12,800
|
7,800
|
2.9
|
12,400
|
7,400
|
3
|
12,000
|
7,000
|
3.1
|
11,600
|
6,600
|
3.2
|
11,200
|
6,200
|
3.3
|
10,900
|
5,900
|
3.4
|
10,500
|
5,500
|
3.5
|
10,200
|
5,200
|
Top bearing slot cutting router bits are specifically designed for on-site deck board slotting to be used in conjunction with hidden deck board fasteners. The bearing's position allows for easy slotting on deck boards that are already positioned on the deck beams. There is no protrusion at the end of the wood slot cutter bit that will interfere with any underlying wood.