Teresa Jones
11-08-2004, 3:04 PM
Good Monday Afternoon All,
I am following a plan that calls for using a Vertical Straight Raised Panel bit to finish the drawer fronts on two nightstands.
I bought the bit and began practicing the cuts on some scrap pieces. I quickly learned you cannot make the raised panel in one cut. This router business is a little bit intimidating.
The drawer fronts are 3/4 thick. The raised panel is 3/4 thick at the middle and 1/4 thick at the edges. The bit is set at 1 inch in height. I have the fence enclosing the bit as close as I can get it.
How much should I take off at a time?
How do I keep the piece tight against the fence when milling the ends?
Can I safely use a feather board with direct pressure on the bit? The drawer fronts are less than 5 inches wide.
Do I set the bit and mill all four sides (ends first) and then move the fence and cut all four sides again or do I mill all the end work first and then start anew with the long sides?
I used a backer board but still got some serious tearout that I am hoping you tell me is because I took too big a bite!
Thanks for all your help!!
I am following a plan that calls for using a Vertical Straight Raised Panel bit to finish the drawer fronts on two nightstands.
I bought the bit and began practicing the cuts on some scrap pieces. I quickly learned you cannot make the raised panel in one cut. This router business is a little bit intimidating.
The drawer fronts are 3/4 thick. The raised panel is 3/4 thick at the middle and 1/4 thick at the edges. The bit is set at 1 inch in height. I have the fence enclosing the bit as close as I can get it.
How much should I take off at a time?
How do I keep the piece tight against the fence when milling the ends?
Can I safely use a feather board with direct pressure on the bit? The drawer fronts are less than 5 inches wide.
Do I set the bit and mill all four sides (ends first) and then move the fence and cut all four sides again or do I mill all the end work first and then start anew with the long sides?
I used a backer board but still got some serious tearout that I am hoping you tell me is because I took too big a bite!
Thanks for all your help!!