A manual milling machine is a high-performance equipment. If you have a large number of interchangeable tools, they can be used to perform a wide variety of work with wood. For this purpose, various types of cutters have been developed and produced. Today, we will talk about the types of cutters and their purpose, and also touch on the main selection criteria.

Classification and types of cutters for wood processing

Wood cutters for a hand router can be divided into the following types:

• Designed for processing wood edges (). Such a tool is equipped with a guide bearing, which ensures the evenness of the processed edge of the product. Spiral cutters also fall into this category.

• Flat end slot cutters. To use them, you will need a stop and a certain practical skill, since without a template it is almost impossible to get an even rectangular groove.

• Fillet cutters, designed for milling a semicircular groove in the end of a wooden block. Such cutters are also quite versatile, since the size of the groove arc depends on the depth of immersion of the cutter in the material. Fillet cutters with support bearings allow you to produce decorative furniture slats.

• V-face slot cutters. When using them, you can get a shallow groove, the side walls of which will be inclined relative to each other at an angle of 90 0. By increasing the depth of penetration of such a cutter into the material, the groove will have smooth walls.

• Reverse cone tenon cutter, to obtain dovetail grooves. Such a tool is indispensable when performing repair work on furniture, when one fragment is removed and the second is secured to the base using the specified groove.

• Cone cutters. With their help, the outer edges of the product are processed, which, when ready, must have chamfers of a strictly established height and angle of inclination. The depth of penetration of such a cutter into the wood can be limited by installing a thrust bearing, similar to that used for edge cutters.

• Moulders, using which you can obtain rounded edges. A set of wood cutters for a hand router usually includes several standard sizes of such a tool, which allows you to create edges with different radii of curvature. Installing a support bearing allows you to further obtain a straight edge when the tool is inserted deeper into the wood.

• Quarter cutters. They create not only a vertical, but also a horizontal edge, and therefore are used in the manufacture and repair of wooden window frames.

• Disc cutters. They are also designed for making grooves, but, unlike groove cutters, they work not at the end, but at the periphery of their working part. A set of such cutters of various diameters (3...6 mm) allows you to obtain grooves with a guaranteed depth along the entire length of the processing area. In this case, a support bearing is not required. Disc cutters with an increased height of the working part are sometimes called rebated cutters, and are used to produce window grooves for glass in wooden frames.

• Combination cutters According to the capabilities provided, they combine tenon and groove types.

The listed versions of wood cutters for a manual router can be used not only when processing wood, but also a number of other materials, in particular plasterboard boards, multi-layer plywood, etc.

Designs of cutters and their influence on the technology of milling operations

Wood cutters for a manual router can have stacked and monolithic designs. In the first case, the design of the tool is a certain set of plates made of high-speed steel, which are attached to the cutter shank by soldering with copper alloys (sometimes, in cheaper sets, tool steel is used instead of a carbide alloy, and alloy structural steel is used as the shank material).

In the second case, the cutter is a monolithic tool, which is made of tool steel. A special type of cutter for a hand router is formed by mounted cutters, which consist of a removable plate, which is then mounted on an adapter shank. Such cutters are the most technologically advanced to use, since when the cutting blade becomes dull on one side, the removable plate can be turned over to the opposite side and continue to use the tool.

When choosing a set of tools in question, pay attention to the following:

• Soldering of typesetting cutters must be done in such a way that the tool does not lose its longitudinal stability during long-term processing, especially if the workpiece is made of hornbeam, pear, oak and other hardwoods;
• When soldering tools, grades PSr40 or PSr37.5, with a high content of silver and copper, should be used as solders. Solders of other brands usually include nickel, which impairs the strength of the connection between the plates and the shank;
• The easiest way to check the thermal strength of a set cutter is by the thermal deformation of the tool during heating of each tooth to a temperature of 200...250 0 C: the tool after such heat treatment should not allow its longitudinal axis to run out by more than 0.05 mm;
• The stacking cutter should not be made by welding the shank to the working cutting part. Firstly, at the site of the weld, the strength of the metal is always reduced by 15...20%, and, secondly, with sharp impacts (for example, when cutting a cutter into hard wood), chips may appear on the surface of the weld. The use of such a cutter is unacceptable.

It is especially worth highlighting the problem of the hardness of cutters for a hand router. Manufacturers of sets of such tools may be from China. The price of such a tool is noticeably lower, but the quality of the metal from which the equipment is made also decreases. Most often this concerns monolithic cutters.

It is impossible to evaluate the steel grade under normal conditions, but the test can be performed at home. To do this, it is best to use a calibrated file, after contact with which there should be no visible marks on the working surface of the cutter. This roughly corresponds to a hardness of 58…62 HRC.

The durability of cutters is determined by the intensity of their use. High-quality stacking cutters with working plates made of high-speed steels have the best durability, while monolithic cutters made from ordinary tool steel have the least durability.

How to choose a wood cutter for a hand router?

1. Having decided to purchase a set of cutters of the highest quality, it makes sense to analyze the criteria for choosing such a tool. The following are usually taken into account:. This size (for an imported set produced by a European brand, it can be indicated in inches) will determine the possibility of sharing the equipment with a hand router. The problem will not arise if the design of the router provides collet clamps. But even in this case, the diameter of the collet must be compatible with the diameter of the shank. The most common discrepancies are caused by different length measures. For example, shanks with a diameter of ¼ or ½ inch in conversion will give a diameter value of 6.35 and 12.7 mm. The metric sizes of the most common types of collets are 6.8 and 12 mm, so it will not be possible to combine the mounting points.

1. Blade material Wood cutters for imported manual routers are marked with the letter designations HM (carbide) and HSS (high-speed steel). Carbide cutters are characterized by increased fragility, so when cutting into hard wood, they can quickly chip. But they can successfully cope with milling A0 or A00 aluminum. If you intend to process hardwood, it is more practical to use high-speed steel grades R6M3, R6M5 or 10R6M5.
2. Blade position. They can be placed parallel to the tool axis, or at some angle. Vertical blades do not cut, but chop wood, which practically results in significant impact loads. In such conditions, it is quite difficult to work with a hand router, and the resulting surface will have to be ground. Therefore, it is advisable to use plate cutters with vertical plates in preliminary operations, when the main thing is maximum material removal. On the contrary, inclined blades cut wood cleaner and are used at the final stages of milling.

The optimal set of cutters for wood includes two edge cutters (for metric and inch shanks), three end mills (diameters 6.12, 18 mm), two groove cutters (including one for dovetail), one each figured and corner cutter. More advanced combinations are used for professional wood milling purposes.

If you quite often make various wooden products for your home, then sooner or later you will acquire a hand router. Of course, some types of manual milling work can be done using an electric drill, which is available in almost every home workshop.

You can read about different cutters for drills.

But the main difference between a router and a drill, besides the presence of an adjustable support platform, is its high speed (from 10,000 to 30,000 rpm), which even the most high-speed drill cannot boast of. But this is precisely what determines the level of quality of the result obtained. But, you will also need the right equipment - cutters, and a great variety of them are produced for this tool.

Helping you understand their varieties and types is the goal of this article.

What types of cutters are there for a hand router?

To get started, we suggest watching the video:

And according to the design of wood cutters there are:

• monolithic;
• compound;
• mounted.

Monolithic cutters do not need a detailed description.

But compound and mounted ones are often confused. Composite cutters are cutters in which two or more types of cutters are combined into a single unit on one shank. In them you can change the order of the cutters and the distance between them, insert intermediate bushings or bearings.

And the attachment ones have a large hole in the center and are mounted on the shaft of the milling machine.

A according to the nature and place of application of the cutter for manual milling cutters there are:

• end;
• edge;
• grooved;
• copying.

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This video will help you better understand their diversity and purpose:

Let's look at it in order.

Their main feature is the presence of cutting edges at the end of the working part.

This does not mean that they only work with axial loads. They can also have side edges that allow you to move the cutter in the plane of the router's support pad, making various grooves and cuts in the material. They may have a different number of cutting edges, and, accordingly, different cleanliness of material processing.

End mills are most often monolithic, but there are also composite ones. A striking example of this can be core cutters, more often used with a drill.

Edge cutters for wood

This is the most widely represented range of this tool, due to the most frequent use of hand routers specifically for forming various edges on wooden products.

Even in large sets of cutters, which it is preferable for a home craftsman to have rather than buying a large number of cutters randomly, the main part is edge cutters.

And their classification is much wider than that of other types of cutters. They are:

• profile– giving the processed edge an intricate figured shape;

• molding– rounding the edge with a convex shape to a quarter of a circle;

• conical– chamfering at an angle (more often it is at 45°);

• disk– for grooves in the edge;

• folded– selecting a quarter in the edge;

• fillets– making quarter-circle grooves in the edge;

• curvaceous– for forming the edges of panels.

As a rule, all edge cutters for wood have a thrust bearing that limits the penetration of the tool into solid wood. The depth of the cutter's reach is regulated by the position of the support platform of the router itself.

And the methods of working with such cutters are the same. If the cutter removes a large mass of wood at once, then it is better to carry out the processing in several passes, gradually deepening it into the wood until the thrust bearing starts working. You can watch the video:

Groove cutters for wood

Their main purpose is to form grooves, but most often they are used for carving wood using a hand router.

And there are quite a lot of varieties:

• spiral– similar to most end mills with a more formed external helical cutting edge, reminiscent of a drill;

• fillets– making semicircular grooves;

• conical– often they are used for carving on a plane;

• T-shaped;

• dovetail type;

• shaped;

• combined– used for gluing large wooden panels.

Groove cutters that work on the surface of wooden products are most often monolithic, but they also come with carbide cutting edges.

This is the smallest subgroup of cutters for a hand router. The main difference between such cutters is the overall dimensions, the number of cutting edges and the location of the thrust bearings or thrust surfaces: above, below or on both sides of the cutting part.

They are the ones that come into contact with the template, according to which the milling shape of the workpiece is copied. The principle of their operation will become clearer after watching a short video:

Functional cutter sets and more

Quite often, manufacturers create sets of cutters designed to perform the same type of work, with a completed cycle of processing wooden products or producing the same type of joints.

This set of 2 cutters not only forms the inner edge of the frame product, but also makes the groove part of the corner joint in this frame. It is easy to understand that it can also be used to join boards into panels.

This set is used for making thin wooden window frames and other similar works.

But each of its cutters, of course, can act as an independent tool for performing a number of other types of wood processing.

The composite cutter shown in the following photo, depending on the sequence of assembly of its constituent elements, is used to form both edges of the wooden lining.

And by using a metal sleeve of the appropriate size instead of one of its components, this cutter can become either a moulder or a disk edge cutter.

Of course, as with other hand-held power tools, you can significantly expand the capabilities of a hand router by building a table for it.

By attaching movable stops to it, you will turn the hand tool into something like a milling machine. And with its help and a set of cutters, like the ones mentioned above, you can do very interesting things:

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Wood is a material of natural origin. Highly valued for its unique technical, hygienic characteristics and appearance. At the same time, it is quite easy to process, so it occupies a leading place among household crafts, utensils, and furniture.

The processing process is significantly accelerated if there are wood cutters for a manual router. It can be purchased today at a reasonable price. You can achieve a good result by equipping the equipment with the devices necessary to perform all types of woodworking.

Varieties of shank diameter

The first thing you need to pay attention to is - compatibility of the main tool and equipment. Specialized stores have a wide selection of replacement cutters of various designs, and when purchasing, you need to specify the diameter of the shank. To do this, you should look in the product passport for the standard by which it is made.

Typically, the kit includes two types of fastenings. In the metric system this is sizes 6.8 and 12 mm. Almost all domestic manufacturers offer this standard. Imported products often have inch components. The collets have dimensions 6.35 and 12.7 mm. Equipment of different standards cannot be changed. The working stroke of the collet is only a few tenths of a millimeter.

Types of cutter design

A manual milling machine can perform almost all woodworking operations, with the exception of artistic carving. The kit includes a parallel stop, a centering device for making circles, and a basic set of cutting equipment.

However, the available devices are not always enough to implement the conceived idea. You have to purchase the required models separately. Structurally, the types of cutters for a manual wood router are divided into three categories.

Prefabricated

This design consists of several parts. Several options are possible. The universal shank has a locking nut at the bottom. You can change both the bearing and the working part with soldered cutting edges. It is convenient to carry out work when the structure is fixed in the router. You just need to make sure that the device is disconnected from the network.

With replaceable cutting edges

Tools in this category are widely used in large industries. But wood cutters for a manual router of a similar design are rare. The tool is in demand among professionals who know how to take advantage of the technology.

Replaceable edges can be repaired, sharpened, replaced. Inexperienced craftsmen may encounter difficulties during installation. It requires skill to adjust the position correctly.

Monolithic

One-piece design, ready for use immediately after purchase. Adjustable only in depth. To obtain the desired profile pattern, purchase the appropriate cutter. The collet clamp allows you to quickly change models. High-quality factory sharpening allows you to perform operations with high quality and productivity.

A large assortment of products of various configurations: straight, corner, figured cutters. Affordable price makes them very popular. Not all craftsmen even sharpen them, since the geometry of the cutting edges changes during processing. It’s easier to buy a new part for the router.

Blade Types

High rotation speed, up to 30,000 rpm, makes it impossible to use carbon steels as cutting tools. In the manufacture of all types of wood cutters for a hand router, we use alloys that can withstand the operating temperature arising during friction at high speeds:

• Tool steel. Good wear resistance. Low price attracts buyers. Even hardwood does not wear out the tool quickly, but for working on chipboard, MDF is not suitable. You can blunt it in the first minute.

• Carbide brazing. A cutting tool of this class will cost more, but the result will be noticeably better. High quality and durability are the main advantages of products with carbide cutting edges. The disadvantages include chipping of the composite under heavy loads during the processing of certain types of wood of high strength and toughness. Parts made from chipboard do not pose such a danger and are easy to process.

Conventional wood cutters for a hand router made of tool steel can be sharpened with a regular abrasive tool. To restore carbide products you need a diamond wheel.

Surface treatment requires a high level of cleanliness and roughness. It is difficult to do this at home, in everyday conditions. You need professional equipment or relevant skills.

Video: Types of wood cutters and their purpose

Grooving cutters

The standard set of wood cutters for a hand router must include at least one product from this category. However, this will not be enough to perform complex operations. There is a wide selection of groove cutters available for sale, divided into: the following types:

• Direct. Designed for making a rectangular groove.

• Angular. They make a triangular groove.

• Conical. Used to make tenon joints, such as dovetails.

• Composite. A set of individual elements on one shank. Often offered as a set. From separate parts you can assemble two cutters, which are mirrored. As a result of processing, a locking connection is obtained. A convenient method for making linings, panels, and when assembling panels at home.

In terms of sales volume, wood groove cutters for hand routers are among the leaders. Woodworking is often associated with the need to connect parts made of this material into a single structure. These devices are designed exactly for this. The operation time is reduced manifold. In addition, a groove made by hand is usually inferior in quality.

Edge cutters

The largest product category. We need edge cutters for wood for a manual router when forming the end of a part of the desired shape. Used for the manufacture of furniture elements and slats. A characteristic feature is the ability to use the edge of the workpiece as a support.

The bearing, moving along it, processes the wood at a distance specified by the design. By adjusting the position height, you can achieve the desired processing depth and the appropriate shape of the part. Copy cutters also fall into this category.

A bearing of the same diameter with the cutting edge moves along a template fixed on the reverse side of the workpiece. The result is an exact copy of the required dimensions. Convenient when producing large quantities of identical parts.

Combined cutters

The product is a construction of several types of cutters assembled on one shank. In this case, you can change their position, using bushings and gaskets to increase/decrease the distance between them. The technology allows you to obtain profiles specified according to the drawing and make the desired shape taking into account the dimensions of the workpiece.

Assembly does not take much time; it is important to select the correct components in size, since it is impossible to change the distance from the axis of rotation to the extreme point of the device.

You can also use basic cutters to perform a complex pattern, but in this case you need to make several passes, adjusting the equipment each time. The prefabricated structure will significantly reduce the operation time, and all products will turn out geometrically and qualitatively identical.

Figurine cutters

A special type of product for the manufacture of panels and similar parts. There are one-sided and two-sided. Deep penetration into the body of the workpiece creates difficulties in work. The cutting edge captures a large mass of wood during processing.

The cutter gets stuck or starts to vibrate. Experienced craftsmen first go through the part with an edge, groove analogue, leaving a small allowance. Finishing is then done with a figurine cutter, which easily copes with the difficult task. Double-sided models of this product can create patterns of various shapes on the front and back sides of the workpiece.

Sometimes there are situations when it is necessary to carry out some manipulations with the tree. For such purposes, you should use a tool called a hand router. To work with wood correctly, you need to know exactly about the main types, as well as the features of attachments for equipment. Only with such information can you choose the right attachments for a hand router for wood.

Definition and purpose

A hand router is a fairly convenient tool with which you can process lumber, as well as flat surfaces. And also with the help of such a device, various recesses, grooves, and recesses are formed in the wood. To do this, it is necessary to select the appropriate cutters (finger) having the desired configuration. This element has its own design features and is used exclusively for specific work.

Purpose of wood cutter:

1. Edge processing. A cutter is used that is used to join wood. It is necessary to use it if you need to combine several workpieces by connecting grooves.
2. Insertion of furniture fittings, for example, hinges.
3. Decorative moments. Very often, a cutter is used to create various three-dimensional shapes, as well as to produce materials of complex configurations.

Professionals use a large number of attachments that can be used for different purposes. But in order to choose the right cutting material, you need to learn about the classification of available products. Only if you understand what each cutter is intended for can you make the right choice when purchasing.

First, you need to pay attention to the unit of measurement, which shows the diameter of the shank. For this purpose, inches or millimeters are used. The unit of measurement will depend on the type of collets that are included with the milling device. Such components will be designed to clamp the shank. If dimensions are indicated in millimeters, then the most common options are those products with a diameter of 6, 12 and 8 mm. In the case when inches are used as a measurement, you can buy cutters that have only two sizes - ½ and ¼.

It is worth noting that under no circumstances should you combine an inch collet with a millimeter shank. In this case, the tool will very soon fail.

Types of structures

In stores you can see a very large number of different options for nozzles, which have different prices and purposes. If you study the design features, you can distinguish several types of cutters intended for a manual router:

The choice should be made based on the existing situation, as well as on the material that is being processed.

Blade classification

Milling cutters are available to customers in an inclined, spiral or vertical blade arrangement. Those parts that have straight edges will tear pieces of wood from the part, and therefore severe chips may form. This will affect the quality of the milling. It is worth noting that if you choose an inclined blade, then this problem can be avoided.

Customers have several types of blades to choose from:

1. High-speed, which are designated by the letters HM. This tool is recommended for use if you need to work with soft wood.
2. Carbide, marked with the letters HSS. Must be used if you need to process hard wood.

The second option has a higher temperature coefficient. They also have better characteristics, so the cost is higher.

Main types of nozzles

A cutter is a rotating part that is dotted with teeth over its entire surface. Such elements can be found in different configurations. Using a cutter, you can process not only wood, but also plastic or metal, but they are still usually used for wood.

There are the following types of products:

1. End.
2. Edges.
3. Grooved.

There are other options, for example, copying cutters for wood, but these are the main ones, used most often.

It should be noted that it is worth periodically applying lubricant to the support bearing. Thus, the parts will last much longer.

End mills

This type of part works not only because of the use of axial load. Such cutters involve the use of side edges, which makes it possible to move the cutting element within the support area. The result is neat selections that are formed in the tree.

The number of cutting edges may vary and this will affect the cleanliness of the cut. Typically, this type of attachment has a monolithic design, but there are also crown attachments that are used for wood drilling. This option should be used in a situation where there is no router at hand.

1. Spiral.
2. End
3. Burrs.
4. Conical.
5. Profile.
6. Spherical.

End ones are used to form grooves that have different configurations and sizes. They can be used not only for processing wood, but also to create a groove/tenon.

A profile cutter can perform certain tasks:

1. End processing.
2. Creation of grooves with a rather complex configuration.
3. Decorative design of ornaments.

Burrs are also called cutters. They are used to make holes of a certain shape. These attachments are used when the intermediate processing process is in progress.

Wood edging

Edge cutters for hand routers represent the largest group and are most often used for hand tools. They are used to make edges on wood. This option is often preferred by home craftsmen, since even in the largest sets the bulk of the parts are edging attachments. It is much easier to purchase such a set of cutters than to select everything separately.

This variety includes:

1. Profiles, which are used to create complex shapes of the edges of parts.
2. Shaped or molded, which are indispensable for rounding and rounding edges.
3. Conical ones, which are used to remove the corner chamfer.
4. Disc-type, with the help of which grooves are formed in the edge parts.
5. Rebated ones that remove quarters in the edge parts.
6. Wood fillet cutter. Typically used to make grooves.
7. Figirey, used to create panels.

Typically, edge cutters are equipped with a bearing. This way you can limit the stroke of the tool, and thereby prevent excessive penetration into the surface of the tree. It is worth noting that the cutting edge will not be placed at the same level as the bearing. Using the support platform, you can adjust the depth into which the cutter will plunge.

If the nozzle produces too large cuts, then the work must be done in stages, each time deepening the tool into the material until the desired configuration is achieved.

The figurine cutter has a large weight, as well as a diameter. With the help of such tools you can work on stationary structures.

Grooving equipment

Using a wood groove cutter for a hand router, grooves are created. There are several types of nozzles:

It is worth noting that if it is necessary to make grooves with different inclination angles, then it is advisable to purchase sets with different cutter configurations. This way the work will be more efficient.

Optimal set of tools

If you want to purchase a very expensive milling machine, this will not be a full guarantee of a high-quality result. In order for the material to be processed well, it is also necessary to choose high-quality equipment. For these purposes, special sets of cutters are made, which will include a set of cutting tools that can be used for various jobs.

Criteria:

1. Quality of material.
2. Thermal strength.
3. Type of connection between cutting edge and shank.
4. Solder material.

It is better to purchase a set suitcase in which all the attachments will be stored at once.

It is necessary to pay special attention to the quality of soldering. It must be performed in such a way that the tool does not lose its stability during all manipulations with the tree. This is especially true in cases where work requires the use of products made from hard wood. It can include hornbeam, oak or pear.

If you notice that the cutting part is connected to the shank by welding, then it is better not to buy such a set, since this is not the best option for the job. Welding indicates that the product may break at the connecting part during operation.

When purchasing monolithic cutters, special attention should be paid to the material from which it is made. You can check all this yourself at home. It is necessary to use a calibrated file, which should be used to scratch the surface of the nozzle. If there are no visible marks left, then the material is of high quality. Usually the manufacturer guarantees quality, but you should check for yourself.

The quality of work will also depend on additional devices. It is for this purpose that it is also worth buying stops and templates. It is also worth purchasing or making a special table that is suitable not only for a router, but also for a circular saw. You can also conveniently sharpen all your tools on it.

Safety precautions

When working with rotating parts, certain safety requirements must be followed. Otherwise, injuries cannot be avoided.

Safe work rules:

You cannot neglect safety precautions, because the safety of the operator, and sometimes even life, depends on it.

As you can see, there are a large number of attachments. Each is designed to perform a specific job. This is why it is so important to have complete information before purchasing.

Milling is considered one of the simplest and most common methods of processing any wood. Like any other tool, a milling cutter has some of its own characteristics and varieties. When choosing it, it is important to decide on the type of cutter that can be used for the job. Most often, hand-held milling cutters are used when processing wood, in particular, for making custom-made furniture.

Parameters for dividing products into types

It is quite common to do woodworking at home, especially for residents of private houses. In such work, a hand router makes it possible to perform a lot of tasks, especially if you know which cutter to use for what. Today, types of woodworking products are divided according to the following parameters:

• Tail size.
• The material from which they are made.
• Shape, location and types of blades.

Types of cutters

Cutters for a hand router perform many functions, which are divided according to specific types of cutters themselves. There are many varieties known, but the following are in particular demand:

• Groove cutters.
• Edge cutters, often called edge cutters.
• Combined incisors.

Groove products

These cutters are designed to produce so-called grooves in any wood product. These types of wood cutters for hand routers are widely used in furniture production.

The groove type will help to obtain a geometrically diverse shape and appearance. As a rule, these cutters are made in the form of a cone and leave behind a hole, a rectangular groove. Cutters of this type can be divided according to the type of working part:

Such cutters for a manual wood router are mainly used for beautiful, shaped wood processing in any part of the future product. The disadvantage of this type of cutter is is the need to work according to a certain template, without which it is almost impossible to obtain the correct shape of the groove.

Edge cutters

The edge type of cutters is designed for processing and decorating the edges of wood blanks. There are varieties depending on the shape of the blade:

Combined

These are universal products with a huge range of applications. Cutters are a combination of tenon and groove cutting elements. Used for rallying and splicing wooden blanks - combining them along the edge (for corner joints) or the end part (to obtain a wide board from several small ones).

Combination cutters combine groove and tenon cutters and are designed to create both of these elements in one pass. Using milling for this purpose increases the bonding area of ​​the boards and polishes the surfaces for maximum adhesion to each other.

It is important to understand that cutters are consumables. They tend to grind down at the most important moment. That is why experienced specialists recommend purchasing them with a reserve. As a result, there will definitely be enough cutters to complete the planned amount of work.

There is no need to rush into this. The first thing to do is turn the blade over to the other side. Such models have double-sided sharpening, so you will definitely be able to complete the operation.

Buying the right hand loom is not the whole procedure. It is necessary to take a comprehensive approach to the choice of incisors, presented in a wide variety. This will allow you to complete the intended work efficiently and quickly. At the same time, you should be more attentive and careful.