Re: not stiff enough!

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, "Smoke" <gordonr@r...> wrote:
> When using a router, the maximum cutting width should not be
greater than
> 1/2 the diameter or (if full dia. is required) the depth should be
no
> greater than 1/2 the diameter ...or so it says in all my wood
working books.
>
> I believe you're overloading the 1/16 inch bit considerably. I'm
surprised
> the bit doesn't simply break!
>
> Smoke
>
>
> >I'm machining wood.
>
> >Maybe I'll try real light cuts, say 1/16", and see how it
responds..
> >Certainly have more time than money.
> >