Bosch 1617 Feeds+Speeds table

[Vestus]

I pulled some numbers off of the Vortex chipload chart (http://www.vortextool.com/images/chipLoadChart.pdf) and my router manual for my feed+speed chart. As it took me a good hour, maybe someone else will find these useful too.

(PS. I guarantee nothing, the 3/16 numbers I approximated, and use at your own risk. PDF is 8.5x14", use the Excel if you want something different. Numbers generated by Google.)

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[vdoug]

thanks for the post. iam working on my machine now and was wondering feed rate. currently i can only get 50 ipm. with the lead screws.

[Vestus]

Single flute bits can get you closer to optimum speeds. Cutting with a high rpm just wears out bits because they heat up too much.