Compression Bit Advice

[Ger21]

Can you tell me if what I've read about the DOC being half the diameter of the bit is true?

No, not for wood.

For bits 6mm and smaller, I use DOC = Diameter.
Once you get to 10mm, you can easily use a 20mm DOC. The material makes a difference, though. Feedrate as well.

[dcrowder]

No, not for wood.

For bits 6mm and smaller, I use DOC = Diameter.
Once you get to 10mm, you can easily use a 20mm DOC. The material makes a difference, though. Feedrate as well.

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