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Post by gvjeeper on Mar 22, 2011 22:53:03 GMT -5
Jim posted this in another section and didn't get any responses - I'd also like to know so am posting here:
I'm looking for some basic information on RPM and cutting speeds when cutting various types of wood. I plan to use Pine, Oak, Maple and Walnut. What recommendations would you all have for cutting speeds when working with these types of wood. I just got my WD-1 and am setting it up now and nervous, lol.
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Post by georgemyers on Mar 29, 2011 19:04:52 GMT -5
I have searched the internet for this type of information and found none. Most times I cut between 30 and 60ipm. If I smell it burning I up the speed a bit. Never found a reason to push it much faster. It also depends on the spindle you are using, I push my Porter Cable 690 more than I did my trim router when I had it on my HS1. I also go slower when I use a 1/6 or 1/32 bit. If a project I'm cutting calls for a 1/8 bit but some of it could be done with a 1/4 I will only use the 1/8 that way I do not have to change bits. Takes longer but time is the lease of my worries.
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Post by rykegrey on Jul 20, 2011 11:08:37 GMT -5
I have been going for almost 2 years now with a feed rate of 75IPM, to 100IPM (finish) and my spindle speed is 10,000 RPM
I use bits from 1/32" all the way to 1".
I cut Maple, Oak, Poplar, Pine, Plywood (cheap stuff), and even did some Mohagany.
The only time I have to slow it down is with the Pine wood.
Hope this helps.
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Post by greggarriss on Jul 25, 2011 14:50:12 GMT -5
It's a chore but we usually run a few feed/speed tests when trying out new woods and/or cutters. Precisebits.com has a good walk through on finding the "sweet spot" in their reference tutorials. It's pricy ( essentially you find the feed/speed where the bit breaks and then back down 25% next time ) but we save money on through-put and cutter life.
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