Norm's Zero Clearance Insert

[Bruce Page]

I have access to a Bridgeport...thinking of trying out router dovetail bit on aluminum. I suppose if I take light passes and not move it up or down but move it horizontally it should be fine.

Gary, the way to do it is to mill out most of the material with a regular straight bit and come back and finish out the slot width with the dovetail bit. My router dovetail bits have a pretty small diameter neck so for that reason I wouldn’t take more than .010-.020 per pass.

[Troy Woods]

Hi John,
I'd like the file if you can send it to me. I can't see the pictures on this post either if you happen to have them. troywoods at bmts dot com

[Jim Becker]

Hi John,
I'd like the file if you can send it to me. I can't see the pictures on this post either if you happen to have them. troywoods at bmts dot com

This is a ten year old thread, Troy. Photos are viewable by becoming a Contributor for $6 per year. Click on the "Donate" link up at the top to become a Contributor and enjoy full access to photos, private messaging, etc.

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