Raised panel router bit question?

[Dan Forman]

Is there any advantage to using a router to cut the sort of raised panel that you can do on a table saw with a jig (don't know what it's called, but not ogee or cove)? I have the big Millwaukee router in a table, and about 34" of clearance above my tablesaw. Will be making kitchen cabs as well as others, nothing I can think of at this time that would require a panel longer than 34". Thanks

Dan

[Jon Farley]

The table saw method works, but one problem that can occur is that any every-so-slight variation in feed rate ar sideways pressure can result it some really ugly burn marks on your work from the saw blade.

Also, I always get a little nervous running boards on edge with the table saw. Therefore, unless I'm in a pinch, I always go with the router.

[Matt Day]

I read in a FWW article that using the table saw also makes an angled lip that slips into the frame. If you used a router you get a smooth lip that accomodates wood movement better.

[Ted Miller]

Dan, In the old days the TS was the way but now with a router table and 3 1/4hp router I zip through the Ogee and panel work with smoother work...

[glenn bradley]

You don't have to stand the panels on end would be my first observation.

[Rod Sheridan]

I agree with not having to stand the panels on end, on the table saw. Now that I own a shaper, I find that I use it for running grooves on the edge of a panel as well, the panel stays flat on the table which is a big improvement over the table saw method.

Obviously a router in a table would have the same benefit.

Regards, Rod.

[Jim Becker]

Since you have the big router, a standard horizontal panel raiser in the profile of your preference is a good way to cut the material. Good use of hold-downs and feather boards will insure constant quality, too.

[Jerry Olexa]

Router table advantage would be speed, convenience and accuracy...Also better control of the whole process IMHO

[Dan Forman]

Thanks guys, router it is.

Dan

[Jude Tuliszewski]

The other thing that comes to mind is the time saved sanding when you use a router to do raised panels. Yes, you do some sanding using a router/shaper but not even close to how much if you use the table saw, no matter how carefull you are.

[Jake Helmboldt]

Remember, slow the router speed down and end-grain first.

Much fewer steps than TS, but you've already "seen the light".

[Dan Forman]

Got in on the save 20% deal at Amazon.

Dan