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TOMF · 01-17-2013, 11:48 AM

how do i avoid glue build up on my trim bit when doing tops. This sometimes will take the finish off the piece i have already done

claymcc · 01-19-2013, 11:27 AM

I Keep the bearings clean by storing my bit in a small jar of laquer thinner. Then use a few drops of oil on the bearings before use.

joecaption · 01-19-2013, 11:33 AM

The bearings are sealed and there's grease in them not oil, soaking them in laquer thiner is going thin out the grease.
Try rubbing the bit over some bar soap before using it.

JasperST · 01-20-2013, 12:22 PM

Is it happening after every cut? You could clean the blades beforehand but every cut would get old. Another possibility is to use a variable speed router and find the right speed that works. Sometimes slower is better.

carpdad · 01-21-2013, 08:57 PM

Waiting for the cement to dry (not sticky to finger) before you put the pieces together is best way, but I do check the bearing and wipe with acetone.

01-17-2013, 11:48 AM	#1
TOMF Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 13	laminate headache how do i avoid glue build up on my trim bit when doing tops. This sometimes will take the finish off the piece i have already done

01-19-2013, 11:27 AM	#2
claymcc Been Building since 1970 Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8	laminate headache I Keep the bearings clean by storing my bit in a small jar of laquer thinner. Then use a few drops of oil on the bearings before use.

01-19-2013, 11:33 AM	#3
joecaption Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,834	laminate headache The bearings are sealed and there's grease in them not oil, soaking them in laquer thiner is going thin out the grease. Try rubbing the bit over some bar soap before using it.

01-20-2013, 12:22 PM	#4
JasperST custom user Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Western Washington Posts: 144	laminate headache Is it happening after every cut? You could clean the blades beforehand but every cut would get old. Another possibility is to use a variable speed router and find the right speed that works. Sometimes slower is better.

01-21-2013, 08:57 PM	#5
carpdad Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 173	laminate headache Waiting for the cement to dry (not sticky to finger) before you put the pieces together is best way, but I do check the bearing and wipe with acetone.

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