Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Is there a way to drill holes with a router?

Raul,

I do a lot of drilling with my Porter Cable router, but I use router bits.

My procedure depending on the thickness is to use a router bit and spot
drill a shallow hole. I then take my part to a drill press and drill it to
size.

For thin material, I either drill a small hole typically with an 1/8 " bit
or use the bit to pocket out the correct hole size.

I don't think a drill bit would work.

Bob Campbell

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Is there a way to drill holes with a router?


> Can I use drill bits with a router? If so what speed I must use with
> a 3.25 Hp 5 Speed Porter Cable Router?
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> I need to drill different hole sizes in a aluminum and acrylic plates
> and then, cutout some circles from the same plates.
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> I'm asking this because the router speed is much more higher than a
> drill.
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> Raul Lara
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