Planing router bits are perfect for getting rid of large amounts of material from your work surfaces. They get rid of product in a solitary pass, making them wonderful for cutting dadoes, transmitting signs, ending up harsh stock, as well as squashing huge pieces of wood.
Huge Dado & Planer Router Bit
Our largest 2″ diameter router little bit is the perfect choice for removing large quantities of material and cutting huge tenons, rabbets, or dados. Its specialized angle geometry and also extra-thick carbide tips permit it to make quick work of any size job.
This little bit is developed for use on CNC equipments to router sleds, however it’s additionally ideal for big planing tasks and huge jointing jobs like tenon cuts as well as rabbets in Roubo bench builds. Its 2 +2 cutter geometry with opposing forward/back shear angles and maximum cutter depth of 1″ makes it optimal for eliminating huge amounts of product in a solitary pass.

bowl and tray router bit
The very best means to squash a broad, twisted, bowed, or warped item of supply is with a planing router and also a basic jig. Using a strong system with rails somewhat taller than the density of the job, you can establish your router’s height to get rid of an even quantity of product.
Making use of 2 identical rails connected straight to the job can provide a straight airplane for the router sled to ride on and also help you get consistent outcomes. Mount one rail on either side of the work, using a screw to hold it in position, and make certain that the top of the rail is more than the tallest factor of your workpiece.
If you do not have a set of rails, you can make your very own. To create a basic jig, cut a square base and affix a pair of rails that are both perpendicular to the ground. The rails require to be taller than the thickest part of the job, so utilize a spirit degree to determine from all-time low to the top of the base. After that assemble the jig and also attach it to the workpiece.
A sled that’s long sufficient to transverse the rails, yet not as well brief to obstruct the path of the router sled, can be a terrific way to speed up your planing procedures and also generate better outcomes. The sled can be made from plywood or a hard-plastic sheet. If you’re making use of a sheet, be certain to reduce a countersunk opening in the base of the sled to ensure that the installing screws can rest under the sled and avoid being hidden by the sled when it relocates.