I'm making a T-Track table (30x36). **
I plan to glue the laminate to the top surface (1" MDF with WilsonArt type laminate...white).
I've read more than a dozen different articles on how to trim the laminate and do it without chipping/tearing/cracking the edges (will address routing the top for the tracks a little later)
That's a dozen variations on flush trimming the laminate.
Examples: use a round bearing...don't use a round bearing use a square bearing....use a square nylon (plastic/teflon) bearing.... use a long bit with 2 bearings... use a short bit (i.e.minimize the cutting edge)... flush trim with solid guide (no bearing).... spiral up-cut,...spiral down cut....super-dee-duper dual bearing compression geometry ("it slices, it dices, it makes Julienne fries"...)
Will someone (or several someones ) please help with this...what bit(s), best way(s), things to watch out for (especially the "never do [THIS]"), those little helps that can make a big difference ("always do [THIS]")
I haven't bought any bits yet, and I don't want to buy something that turns out to be not the best bit for doing this.
Even if I have to buy a couple different bits that's OK, so long as they give me the best results.
I have two compact routers, the Ridgid (my first one and it has served me very well) and also got the DeWalt Compact router (for Christmas).
I have the [aftermarket] oversized base plates for both but not the elongated base plate with the handle/grip on one end. Would it be a good idea to get one of those?
Thanks in advance to any and all who can help me with this.
** I know there are ready made T-Track table tops out there, but none of them fill my needs/application.
(and besides I really want to try this ... flush trimming laminate can be used for a lot of things)