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Originally Posted by look 171

Dave, that should be all right if you are not taking too big a cut. I have done that many times. Why not just a longer bit?

2.5" cutting length was the longest we could find without going custom. Longest cut at one time was at max cutting length, plus the extra length. It really isn't the smartest thing to do.

You could feel the change in vibrations with the router.

EDIT: That bit was damaged towards the tip early on in the project from the brass collar that's on the base plate. That made it really out of balance at full length.