Largest clearance bit the Makita router can use

Hey Cameron,

just in case you don’t buy some new bit, just a little improvement, assuming you use a 2-flute endmill, according to the formula linked above, I get 124 ipm (3.2 m/min.) with your 1/4" (6.35 mm) bit and 22.500 rpm for MDF material.

22.000 rpm would be “4” on the Makita (but as explained above motors like this do not reliably hold that speed).

However with a roughing bit you could increase feed rate.

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