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Thread: Color Core Bit

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    Default Color Core Bit

    Looking for a bit to route some 4x8 color core signs.. I have a bit made by centurion tools but curious if anyone has used the same bit

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    I've been using 1/4" and 1/8" diameter spiral O flute upcut plastic bits from Amana. I've tried a bunch and these seem to be the best, they leave very little "fuzzies" behind.

    I did order a special "color core" bit awhile back that might have been from Centurian, it had a very small tip diameter (.047?) and it didn't work all that well for me.
    Winnipesaukee Manufacturing

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    I've been using a Whiteside RU1600 upcut 1/4 bit. Just started playing with Color Core some of of the more experienced out there with it may have better advice.
    Daniel E.
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    I've used that colorcore bit. I believe I have a 60^ v bit. It cuts great but still leaves some fuzzies in the cut. I don't think you can get away from that.

    Bob

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    I've been able to clean up most fuzzies with just running a rag over the cuts, cleans up about 95% of fuzzies I get.
    Daniel E.
    ShopBot PRS 48x96 (2010 Model)
    Porter Cable Router
    Vacuum Table w/ 2 Fein vacs
    Aspire 9.0

    What I do when I don't mess up wood: http://www.pathhome.net

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    I do a lot of name badges using color core material. I use a horse hair brush for cleaning the fuzzies out. For the name badges I just use a regular engraving bit so not the same as doing a sign, but fuzzies are fuzzies. Russ

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/SM-Arnold...sem#about-item
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