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Hack · #1 07-27-2005, 05:57 PM

Is it safe to put a 1/4" brad point drill bit into a router with a 1/4" collet? Concerned about the 25,000+ rpms that the router turns.

Thanks

ViperTX · #2 07-27-2005, 06:00 PM

Well the drill part is not going to fly apart.

ger21 · #3 07-27-2005, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by ViperTX

Well the drill part is not going to fly apart.

A long time ago I bought a set of Grizzly brad point bits for $10 that I'd be very afraid to do that with.

Spend $15 on a 1/4" upcut spiral carbide bit.

CJL5585 · #4 07-27-2005, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by Hack

Is it safe to put a 1/4" brad point drill bit into a router with a 1/4" collet? Concerned about the 25,000+ rpms that the router turns.

Thanks

I agree with Gerry. All bits do not meet the specs for the size as they begin life as drawn wire. I would not recommend using a 1/4" bit in a router.
Jerry

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