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heeelllooo phmo
i would suggest you go mad on planed pine
if your just starting routering you can easily
router any even grained soft or hard wood
harder the wood slower the router [rpm]
and feed rate
ive happily molded oak iroko pine beach
just make shure theres no shakes in the wood
and it depends on you definition of decorative mouldings
big all
i would suggest you go mad on planed pine
if your just starting routering you can easily
router any even grained soft or hard wood
harder the wood slower the router [rpm]
and feed rate
ive happily molded oak iroko pine beach
just make shure theres no shakes in the wood
and it depends on you definition of decorative mouldings
big all
Most hardwoods are ideal for routing. Particularly good are Box, Beech, Mahogany, and Ash. Teak is lovely too, but freshly machined Teak can have a blotchy appearance (this disappears after a few hours as it oxidises). Oak (particularly White Oak) can have a tendancy to tear out.
Although it is tempting to say practice on soft woods first (because they are cheaper), ironically the hardwoods are much easier to get a good finish on. Also, the more open grain of softwoods make moulding across end grain a bit ropey. If you are moulding soft woods, ensure you get the straightest grain you can find and avoid knots like the plague.
Also beware when machining woods. Some of these can produce a lot of dust which can be harmful to the health (when inhaled). Some are even considered carcinogenic. Use a mask.
Although it is tempting to say practice on soft woods first (because they are cheaper), ironically the hardwoods are much easier to get a good finish on. Also, the more open grain of softwoods make moulding across end grain a bit ropey. If you are moulding soft woods, ensure you get the straightest grain you can find and avoid knots like the plague.
Also beware when machining woods. Some of these can produce a lot of dust which can be harmful to the health (when inhaled). Some are even considered carcinogenic. Use a mask.
Might sound bonkers but MDF "routs" quite well. If you're going to paint it its fine. You can even just stain the "end grain" and with a bit of finish it looks reasonable. Have a go. TC bits only, and treat the dust as nasty.
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