What is a pattern bit router?
Pattern bits have the bearing at the shank, making them handy for jigs where the template is below the workpiece. I often use a large-diameter pattern bit (at left in photo) on solid wood, since its extra mass helps reduce tearout.
What is pattern routing?
This nomenclature refers to the placement of the bearing with the bit installed in an handheld router. You complete the cut with the bottom bearing engaged and the bit still running with the grain, leaving an extremely smooth and clean surface all the way around without having to swap bits or move the pattern.
What is a flush trim router bit?
A flush-trim router bit is a must-have for every woodworking shop. It’s used to trim shelf edging, veneer, or laminates. Use it with a template to make duplicate parts or joint an edge straight and smooth. It’s one of the most-used router bits in the shop.
Can you router freehand?
You can let the router push itself against a guide fence, pull a pilot bearing against an edge, hold a template guide snugly against a template, or push itself out of harm’s way in freehand cutting.
What can you do with a pattern router?
Use it for repetitive hole drilling. Pattern routing for curves can produce chair legs, fancy table aprons, table tops with radius corners and various radius edges. Use a curved template for making arched raised panel doors. The list could go on and on.
Which is bit should I use for pattern routing?
For router-table use, go with the flush-trim bit because, when inverted, the bearing sits above the cutters (below), an extra bit of safety. With a flush-trim bit in a router table, you can see the template edge clearly. Always use a starting pin to leverage into a cut. In most cases, both types of bits have straight cutters.
How big are the bits for a baytory router?
BAYTORY Pattern Flush Trim Router Bit Set with 1/4 inch Shank, 2Pcs 1/2″ & 2Pcs 3/4″ Cutting Diameter Carbide Mortising Bits with Top Bearing Prevent Tear-Out, Template Woodworking Milling Cutter Tool . Only 5 left in stock – order soon.
How to start a router with a template?
Now set the bit in the hole then start the router. Move toward the template edge holding the router firmly until contact is made. Route in a clockwise direction while maintaining contact with the template edge. When done, clear out any debris build-up as it will interfere with the bearing or bushing contacting the template edge.