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the bit is scraping off fine dust rather than the fluffy shavings that normally come off a side grain forstner cut. I guess this is to be expected for the end grain cut?
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Loring in Katy, TX USA
If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.
BT3 FAQ - https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...sked-questions -
I'm in agreement with some others here - your bit may be a little dull. Not dull enough to show for cross grain cuts, but maybe too dull for end grain cuts?
I remember trying to cut a hole through my stainless steel sink (not wood obviously, but the sharpness factor still applies) for a soap dispenser. Was using a 'newish' bi-metal hole saw (lower quality HF that I've used before on metal). Spent about 15 minutes burnishing a nicely polished groove in the sink - oil assisted cutting and all.......but no resulting metal chips.
Ran out to the hardware store to buy a new hole bi-metal saw body. The new saw created big chips immediately and went through in about 20 seconds. Was a lesson in having a sharp tool suitable for the work at hand.
Not sure if it applies here..... Good luck!Comment
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