stephen thomas
Diamond
- Joined
- Jun 3, 2001
Quite a few years ago i used to machine Pergo flooring for inlays and such, and just matter of factly used carbide router bits. Don't recall any unusual or undue wear issues.
Has anyone machined the old Dymondwood, or Webbwood, or similar with a moulding profile?
If so, is stellite better tooling, or carbide?
(leave diamond out of the equation here, not one i can make in house)
Thinking of a 3 or 4 wing solid body brazed tool perhaps 2" x 2" depth x width of profile. Shaper tool.
I prefer stellite (VR wesson Tantung) as being not only easier to work with (can be ground with normal AlO abrasives), but it is generally superior to carbide for woodworking tools in sharpness and durability.
OTOH, if carbide would have significant advantage in plastic impregnated lumber, i'd consider it.
Thanks for any insights.
smt
Has anyone machined the old Dymondwood, or Webbwood, or similar with a moulding profile?
If so, is stellite better tooling, or carbide?
(leave diamond out of the equation here, not one i can make in house)
Thinking of a 3 or 4 wing solid body brazed tool perhaps 2" x 2" depth x width of profile. Shaper tool.
I prefer stellite (VR wesson Tantung) as being not only easier to work with (can be ground with normal AlO abrasives), but it is generally superior to carbide for woodworking tools in sharpness and durability.
OTOH, if carbide would have significant advantage in plastic impregnated lumber, i'd consider it.
Thanks for any insights.
smt