Jim Frye
Veteran Member
"The Nut In The Cellar"
Last Activity: 06-02-2026, 02:51 PM
Joined: 12-28-2002
Location: Maumee, OH, USA.
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I have come to the conclusion that this was a manufacturing defect in that the carbide was sintered improperly and that is why it disintegrated into small... -
Update: The new bit came in the same packaging and was not able to be removed by hand. I used a pin punch and mallet to push the bit about halfway out....Leave a comment:
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This is my first Freud router bit, but all of my table saw blades are Freud with no issues. Now my saw blades are rather old and maybe they have some... -
Yes, and broke into tiny fragments the size of table salt crystals. They were all mixed in with the wood chips and dust. I have never had this happen... -
The bit has a 2 inch cutting length and the depth of cut was set at just under 1/2 inch. Yet the entire length of the carbide cutter shattered. I have...Last edited by Jim Frye; 05-23-2026, 05:23 PM. -
The bit I bought was in a sealed blow molded package with the bit and its holder inside. The only way to open the package is to cut it open with scissors... -
The Freud router bit saga continues. One of the carbide edges completely shattered on the fourth pass. I had done some overlapping 1/2 inch deep plunge...
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I checked the new bit with my digital caliper and it measured exactly .50 all up and down the shaft. I checked the fit of the bit in my Bosch 1617 DVS...Last edited by Jim Frye; 05-21-2026, 06:24 PM. -
I just opened a newly purchased Freud Diablo 1/2 inch straight bit and the exact same thing happened with this one. I had to use a pin punch to try to...Last edited by Jim Frye; 05-21-2026, 02:32 PM.Leave a comment:
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I wanted an upcut spiral bit, but no one stocks them here. Did not want to wait , so I will go get a regular one today with my HD military discount. ... -
Router Bit Burnout
A couple of years ago, I built a shelving unit for the basement using 2x4s for uprights with 3/4 inch plywood for shelves. The shelves were let into the...Last edited by Jim Frye; 05-20-2026, 07:40 PM. -
I agree. The neighbor behind me has cameras but all they pick up are the coyotes that roam through at night. Guess we are lucky.Leave a comment:
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I once built a temporary assembly table using four straight 2x4s laid on edge on sawhorses and topped with a piece of 3/4 inch plywood screwed to the...Leave a comment:
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I agree with using a laser level. I have two Ryobi models (a two axis and a three axis) that were inexpensive, but only work indoors. Sunlight washes... -
Dang it! You made me look up what a chair saw is. Not a waste though. I learned something today, so the day is a success. I will go to my room now.Last edited by Jim Frye; 05-12-2026, 05:03 PM.Leave a comment:
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As Grandma said: The hurrier I go, The behinder I get. -
I know it is after the fact, but given the high rpms involved, I have always checked any bearing it is when new. I use blue thread lock on the screw and...Last edited by Jim Frye; 05-10-2026, 09:17 AM.Leave a comment:
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Almost. It was a rip to width and the cut wandered away from the needed dimension. I caught it before a jam or kickback. -
Another Stupid Human Trick
Simple rip cut on the tablesaw on a 12 inch long workpiece. As soon as I start the cut, the workpiece stars drifting to the right towards the fence. First...
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