Large chamfer bit in handheld router?
Hello,
I'd like to use a bit to make a chamfer where the width of the chamfer is roughly 1". The bits that do this are about 2" in diameter and seem to come with a bearing.
Amana 49404, Whiteside 42306 and Grizzly C1135
are bits in this range.
I assume the bearing means these can reasonably be used handheld with multiple passes. Would three
passes be reasonable?
Thanks
The Amana catalog states it should be in a table.....
Chamfer Router Bits re 49404 :eek:
"2 Flute
Chamfer or bevel edges for decorative effect or to form edge miter joints. Produce crisp, uniform edges at accurate angles to make 4-, 6-, 8-, 12-, or 16-sided boxes. For best results use in a router table!" pasted from the catalog, emphasis added.
Bits that big are too much for hand held work as a general rule.