Using A Bowl & Tray Router Bit - Seth's Short

[@simonflr]

Your finished product is top notch. My attempts at making the template went well; but the Bowl Bit in my router table never let me get passed scrap piece. Gouges, burns, varied depths. Tried different cutting heights, 3 different size Bowl Bits (an inexpensive Amazon set). My router is a Skill in a Skill Table, speed set at 2 (with 6 being the top speed). Any thoughts as to what the problem(s) are? I am not well experienced with routers and or using the table. I have used my little trim router for years with acceptable results. Are the Bowl Bits that tricky? Any thoughts offering possible fixes would be appreciated.

[@stuffsethmakes]

i don't know if bowl and tray bits should be used in the router table...i think maybe they're intended for handheld router use? Shallow passes are best to help control the router and avoid burn marks (but still get some). Maybe the collet in your router isn't holding the bit tight enough? maybe it's the bits you bought? I haven't had any problems with my bits. Watch my other video (if you haven't already) as it's a little more in-depth. Thanks for watching! Best of luck with your projects! 🙌🏻

[@GregEgan8]

Can you plunge straight down with this bit? Or do you need to have material at proper depth already removed

[@stuffsethmakes]

You plunge down, but in incriments. You don't want to go too aggressive (at least i don't). I'm about to upload the full video for this project..maybe tomorrow, so i hope you'll check back! 👍🏻