can you use router bits in a drill?

[PoorOwner]

I need to recess a circle in particle board, appearance does not matter. Only need 1/4" deep to clear another obstacle.

Can I put a router bit into a chuck of a drill and bore away? Drill is max 850 RPM.

[T56 Impala]

Sure, it will work. Not the best way to do it, but it will get the job done.

[Major Ramifications]

The drill is not designed for the side loads that a router bit imparts; but hell, if it is just for this once to get the job done then I'd stick a dog turd in the drill if that would do the job.

[DHCrocks]

you should be using a forstner bit for that. it'll make a flat bottom hole in wood.

[Kevin54]

I need to recess a circle in particle board, appearance does not matter. Only need 1/4" deep to clear another obstacle.

Can I put a router bit into a chuck of a drill and bore away? Drill is max 850 RPM.

Hold on tight :)

[Roadsters.com]

As long as I turn it by hand, can I use an impact socket on an electric toothbrush?

(ducking)

[charlie_nj]

As long as it's a plunge bit, you tightly clamp the workpiece, and as long as you don't care about appearance it will definitely work. If you have a drill press, that would work better, obviously. It has to be a plunge cutting bit.

[rsanter]

you can in a drill press but I would not do it on a hand drill
you can also put it in a plunge router and get the job done as well

bob

[Brad54]

I don't think 850rpm is enough to run a router bit.

It'd be a great excuse to get a Dremel tool. I've recessed lots of things with the dremel tool and a square-flute cutting bit. They even make a depth fixture that screws onto the front of it. Hand-held, it's exactly what you're looking for.

Mine is a Craftsman.

-Brad