Medium scale, semi-hollow, single cut bass w/ CNC content

#41
Ok, I put the propeller-sized bit in the router table and added a bevel to the cutaway...
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...it's hard to tell in the pic, but I'm glad I added that little detail.
Once it is sanded and finished, it should be more visible.
 
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Yeah, I'm generally comfortable with big scary machines, but a big router bit like that is too much for me. It would have taken me less time to cut that bevel by hand with a file than it would to get up the courage to flip the switch on that router.

I have some large router bits like that which came with my giant green pin router. That's a 3000 lb, 10 HP machine. I did a couple of test runs with one of them, just for the experience, and it scared the crap out of me. The thing is, at that large radius, there's so much force being applied. If it grabs hold of the wood, it can throw you back and knock you over with all the horsepower that the motor has. Like being kicked by a horse, seriously.
 
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Bruce Johnson said:
Yeah, I'm generally comfortable with big scary machines, but a big router bit like that is too much for me. It would have taken me less time to cut that bevel by hand with a file than it would to get up the courage to flip the switch on that router.

I have some large router bits like that which came with my giant green pin router. That's a 3000 lb, 10 HP machine. I did a couple of test runs with one of them, just for the experience, and it scared the crap out of me. The thing is, at that large radius, there's so much force being applied. If it grabs hold of the wood, it can throw you back and knock you over with all the horsepower that the motor has. Like being kicked by a horse, seriously.
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I think if I were engaging more of the cutting edge of the bit, I would be a little more nervous. At most, half the cutting edge is actually touching wood. I also took many passes to get to the depth I wanted, raising the bit 1/64" to 1/32" at a time.

Still, even with light passes, you can feel the bit grab the work piece with authority!

So, I put on my brown pants, approach with caution and take my time.
 
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