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  1. 02-10-2013 #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leadhead View Post
    Have normal metal 2/3/4F HSS & Carbide. My best results in ply seem to be 5-10 mm dia. 3F Carbide. But still tearing the laminations a little. (Is there a technique perhaps? Climb milling?) or would I be better to buy dedicated router type bits for this??
    Getting expensive experimenting!
    I mainly work with hardwoods, but I would suggest you try a 5-10mm straight twin flute designed for wood.

    TCT if you want if you want it to last. Personally I recommend Trend brand bits for wood, but you never spend much less than £20 a bit, sadly.
    Last edited by ~andy; 02-10-2013 at 10:22 AM.
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