Router Bit Speeds:THE FACTS, not the myths.

How to use a #Router: Everything you need to know about Spindle speeds & RPM
Perfect #routerskills video for the Newbie woodworker!
Everything you need to know about what speed your router needs to run at for different sized #routerbits
Basic Knowledge to get you routing safer for longer!
So although routers seem to be one of those power tools the intimidate or even out and out scar new woodworkers, they really are quite simple tools. It's just a motor spinning a sharp cutter! They're noisy and I think that's what scares people...... That and the fact that there is some pretty bad information out there, thats sometime a little misleading or confusing. Possibly not the whole story, and at worst just downright wrong and therefore dangerous.
Following the success of my video on Direction of Cut • Router direction of cu...
I'm running this in depth video that talks all about, and in full details everything a woodworking router user needs to know about the machines spindle speeds, what speeds to use and why, and also where to get the information! This is video goes into full details leaving viewers with a full understanding of one of the 4 basic "rules to routing", that apply every single time you turn on your machine. Whether to simply round over an edge, to create fully profiled/scribed raised panel doors as part of a full furniture build or to fit a kitchen. if the machine is switched on, this 'rule' plays a huge part in YOUR SAFTEY, they machines longevity, and the results on your projects!
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[@BrainFizz]

Three main aspects that router users should be aware of when routing!
Router direction of cut: ruclips.net/video/5Qqimqo-ohU/видео.html
Router Bit Speeds:THE FACTS, not the myths. ruclips.net/video/zJ2ukCfIrxM/видео.html
Router FAQ: your questions answered Router Depth of cut: ruclips.net/video/b_WuJEHqc4w/видео.html

[@BrainFizz]

Ok so because I'm sure people will be too impatient to wait and see the whole video for the bit diameter/RPM tables here you go, They are in METRIC with Pretty close Imperial equivalents....
1mm-24mm (upto 1") 28,000RPM
25mm-30mm (1" to 1 1/4") 24000RPM
31mm-50mm (1 1/4" - 2") 18,000RPM
51mm-67mm (2" - 2 41/64" 16,000RPM
68mm-86mm (2 43/64" - 3 11/32") 12,000RPM
NOTE: as stated in the video, these are MAXIMUM recommended speeds, you can run them slower, but it be a less efficient cut.
NEVER compromise quality for safety! If you feel safer running cutters slower, run them slower.

[@vikassm]

The safety comment made my day!
I ran a maker-space for about a year, this was THE biggest issue. Most folks wouldn't come back (even after paying) because the first session was hair-raising scary!
Too many beginners, of all ages and genders, are intimidated by the "howl" and general harshness of large/fast hand-held power tools running full speed. Learning 'technique' requires them to actually handle the tool, which is MUCH easier when the tool is spinning slowly.
On the technical side:
'Factory' installed AC variable speed units lose torque at slower rpms. Universal motors produce more torque, run smoother, quieter, cooler, and more efficiently on DC.
I convert all my power tools to run on DC, between 12v and 320v, using a beefy thyristor, full-bridge rectifier and enough smoothing capacitors.
A cheap 1600w, 28000rpm standard plunge router after all mods runs as fast as 32000rpm@320vdc, all the way down to ~60rpm@12vdc 😂😂
There's almost enough torque at 60rpm to cut very light woods like balsa or even pine. At slightly higher rpms, cut quality is acceptable, chips don't fly everywhere, NVH levels are far lower, safety margins are an order of magnitude higher.
Obviously, Modding power tools without understanding basics is unsafe, not recommended for beginners.

[@thomascostello5780]

thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge of routers - bought my first one a month ago and you've given me the confidence to use it. Wish me luck...

[@BrainFizz]

Glad I could help!
Any questions, I'm always here!

[@DanGamble]

That has demystified so much for me. Thank you buddy!

[@BrainFizz]

Glad I could help Honestly, there's quite a bit of "partial information' out there on this topic, most of which is centred around the "bigger bits go slower" idea. I wanted to clarify this topics, since woodworkers, particularly New woodworkers, seem to be running their cutters too slow - thinking they're going to stop burning (topic for a separate video!), or they slow down bits too much thinking that their 1 1/4" diameter ovolo cutter classifies as a "big bit"
I truly believe this is the most informative and comprehensive video on youtube on this specific topic.

[@chrisoldman295]

Thank you.. very informative. Also, screen shot your comment for later referencing 👍🏼👍🏼

[@BrainFizz]

Chris Oldman ph man, that sounds like I’m about to be quoted!😳

[@modomada]

Hi thanks for the very informative video I'm new to your channel and to woodworking too so if you may I have a question . Is the type of wood itself that I'm routing has any thing to do with the speed of the bit ?I mean is solid wood preferred a higher speed than soft wood or the other way around or it doesn't matter the type of wood and it's all about the bits ? Sorry for the naive question but I'm new to this so I'm still learning

[@BrainFizz]

Not at all!! That’s a very good (and often asked question)..... But before I answer please let me take a second to say thank you watching, commenting, and welcome to both the channel, and woodworking in general!👍👌
So the speed of the cutter is dependant on the size only of the cutter - the only time you realistically want to thing about the materials is if you change to soft metal such as aluminium/brass/copper etc. For wood, that is solid natural wood - whether hard or soft, plywood, mdf, chipboard etc, just treat them as wood (as in wood based).
Hope that helps.👌

[@modomada]

@@BrainFizz yes that was very helpful thank you for your reply

[@benjaminjensen111]

Question.
If you have a router that runs 13.000 rounds per minute ( no speed change available).
and the bit is 1"......and then you that on with two different collets... one is 6 mm and the other is 8 mm.
Which shank (6mm/8mm) is going to be fastest (mph)?

[@BrainFizz]

In practical terms, the speed of the cutters shank is largely irrelevant, since the shank isn’t cutting, and the correct spindle speed gives you your most efficient cut.
Mathematically speaking the 8mm is going faster because it has a circumference of 8*3.14mm .
If your router only spins at 13000 RPM, personally I’d swap it out for something else. Those are speeds for much larger cutters.