Jim Hill 2
01-14-2004, 12:16 PM
I was asked to make some raised panel doors for a friend. I have not done this before but have recently acquired the router bits to do it. The last time I used the door making bit set I did it freehand (Scary!) but I have never used them with my new router table. Last night I used the first bit to route the inside edge of all the rails and styles before cutting them to length. I did remember to add in the 3/8ths of an inch overlap. The thing I'm pondering now is how to cut the ends with the second bit? The bearing on my bits is too high to be helpful and I'm worried the 2 3/8ths wide board will wander while I'm cutting it.
I had an idea that I would like to see if anyone has implemented. Or if you have a better idea that would be very appreciated. I started making a sled that is a small version of my panel squaring jig. I have a t-track running down the front edge of my router table and I would like to place one bolt on the left and right sides to hold the panel perpendicular to the bit. I believe this should allow me to clamp the part to the sled providing me with a safe straight cut. If the collective wisdom of the group has any suggestions this amateur is all ears! Thanks for the help.
I had an idea that I would like to see if anyone has implemented. Or if you have a better idea that would be very appreciated. I started making a sled that is a small version of my panel squaring jig. I have a t-track running down the front edge of my router table and I would like to place one bolt on the left and right sides to hold the panel perpendicular to the bit. I believe this should allow me to clamp the part to the sled providing me with a safe straight cut. If the collective wisdom of the group has any suggestions this amateur is all ears! Thanks for the help.