Acrylic Router Bits

dareefguy · #1 06-30-2008, 04:37 PM

I can see how this just turned sexual. lol

brizzo · #2 06-30-2008, 07:26 PM

Good to know the upcut spiral bits do the trick. I had been considering giving the up/down cut bits a try.

Chad · #3 06-30-2008, 09:58 PM

yeah, the freud up-spiral cut bit is fantastic.. love it to "bits" :-)

I am not having fun trying to do 90 degree cuts..... the piece wants to slide on me and it is never perfect. Anyone have any tips on that?

brizzo · #4 07-03-2008, 10:56 PM

90 degree cuts? Like trimmer after welding two pieces at a 90 ??

My advice if anything is slipping, is buy a bunch of clamps! I use the cheap import type bar clamps for my projects. Otherwise hire a friend with good grip!

Also for the record I use a Freud 10" x 80 tooth acrylic and plastics blade for straight cuts on a table saw. It is amazing how clean it will cut

christyf5 · #5 07-04-2008, 01:47 AM

Sorry guys, must have missed that one the other morning. You can always click on the reported post icon, its the little red triangle to the upper right corner of the post box. That way I can get to it right away

Chad · #6 07-04-2008, 05:01 PM

well, my router table has a very crappy miter guide.. So I cannot make 100% 90 degree cuts.. I tried to make a coping sled, but it suffers from the same sloppiness in the miter slot. Was wondering if someone had a good jig for 90 degree angles.

Ok, I have one problem, one seam has a large bubble.. It was not there when I left it last night but it developed over night I guess. I have read that I can drill a small hole and squeeze in weldon 16. Has anyone tried that? Or should I just install a gusset? Also, anyone know where to get weldon 40?

kari · #7 07-05-2008, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad

well, my router table has a very crappy miter guide.. So I cannot make 100% 90 degree cuts.. I tried to make a coping sled, but it suffers from the same sloppiness in the miter slot. Was wondering if someone had a good jig for 90 degree angles.

DIY router table? So is mine. Maybe take a look at T-tracks from Busy-Bee and build your own or install a store bought fence/miter slide. Also start your cutting work using stock with a 90deg angle present. By the way, I aswell would use a table saw for cutting stock and the router for other stuff like template work, triming, hole cutting and shaping.