Edge trimming with OF 1010 - which bit?

[Hastings]

Greetings:

I have to edge band a whole kitchen with solid wood strips. After a lot of thought to trimming, I decided to go with the 1010 (ordered today) with edge guide so it can be used horizontally. I was going to get the MFK 700, but it seems to be a one-trick pony, or maybe two!. The 1010 will, I think, be more versatile. I found Brice Burrell's web site particularly useful.

Anyway, what bit would you suggest I use for the trimming and should it have a bearing?

I also considered the Hoffman planer but its very expensive and really does only one thing, albeit very well, I understand.

Thank you,

Hastings

 

[Brice Burrell]

Hastings, you can use pretty much any straight, pattern, or spiral bit you have.  I have one these, Chamfer/edge trim bit, if you dial it in it does a very nice job.

BTW, I'm glad you found my site of some use. [thumbs up]

 

[justinh]

I usually use a 1/4" spiral bit to trim edges square.  Up or down spiral doesn't really matter.  The shear cut leaves a clean edge.