Mike Chalmers
09-07-2021, 2:32 PM
I am pretty new to plunge routing, and I shall admit up front that the router I bought for this is not high end machinery. It is a Mastercraft (Canadian Tire brand) 2hp I bought on sale.
After I plunge the router in and make my passes to remove the material I want removed, the entry point is noticeably deeper than the rest, resulting in a need for quite a bit of sanding to remove the mark. I have no problem understanding how to set the router up and set the depth stop with the turrets. I have made an accessory base out of 1/4" plexiglass. It is 2' X 2'. The project in question is a tray with an indented (by router) section for the food, and a small round section for the dip container. The main section I am creating is about 5" X 13", while the dip container section is about 3" round. I have tried to ensure that the machine remains hard against the stop while I lock it in place, but, so far, I am not getting any improvement in the result.
Any advice would be appreciated.
After I plunge the router in and make my passes to remove the material I want removed, the entry point is noticeably deeper than the rest, resulting in a need for quite a bit of sanding to remove the mark. I have no problem understanding how to set the router up and set the depth stop with the turrets. I have made an accessory base out of 1/4" plexiglass. It is 2' X 2'. The project in question is a tray with an indented (by router) section for the food, and a small round section for the dip container. The main section I am creating is about 5" X 13", while the dip container section is about 3" round. I have tried to ensure that the machine remains hard against the stop while I lock it in place, but, so far, I am not getting any improvement in the result.
Any advice would be appreciated.