Had a frustrating day in the woodshop today. Was working on cutting out the windows on the candle holders shown here lumberjocks.com/projects/25037
1) At full speed, the router bits burn severely. The only way I have figured out to minimize the burning is the slow the router down. Ryobi router bits, carbide tips. Is this the typical way of preventing router bits from burning
2) Since I slowed down the router, it had a tendency to grab the wood. I was routing the windows free hand trying to carefully open up the size of hole, but the router would catch the maple, causing it to shatter and grab. I think I will try to set a fence and use the fence as a guide to prevent the router from taking off more than about 1/16 or 1/32 at a time.
Are there any other ways to minimize router grab?
Appreciate your feedback.