Chris Harry
06-26-2010, 10:58 PM
Still attempting my first prototype raised panel using a vertical raised panel bit.
First shot went OK. I had more trouble making the rails and stiles than anything else. And I think part of the problem was the fact that I hadnt backcut the panel. Since the panel and rails/stiles all started as 3/4" thick stock, the dado for the panel would have taken a rather large chunk of material out of the rails/stiles.
I tried running the back of the panel thru the vertical panel bit but all that did was give me an angled "back cut" (of course!). I dont have an actual back or under cut bit, could I just use a straight bit instead? I think I can, just figured Id ask what everyone around here does.
Note I do have a horizontal raised panel set waiting to be used, but dont have a high HP router yet, and wanted to prove I can do the panels with the vertical set too.
Thanks in advance.
-Chris
First shot went OK. I had more trouble making the rails and stiles than anything else. And I think part of the problem was the fact that I hadnt backcut the panel. Since the panel and rails/stiles all started as 3/4" thick stock, the dado for the panel would have taken a rather large chunk of material out of the rails/stiles.
I tried running the back of the panel thru the vertical panel bit but all that did was give me an angled "back cut" (of course!). I dont have an actual back or under cut bit, could I just use a straight bit instead? I think I can, just figured Id ask what everyone around here does.
Note I do have a horizontal raised panel set waiting to be used, but dont have a high HP router yet, and wanted to prove I can do the panels with the vertical set too.
Thanks in advance.
-Chris