I got my first one made. This is also my first actual use of the router, other than just rounding a couple of corners and trying out a couple of bits. (Once I got the proper collet for the thing. I have an HDC trim router.) A long way from perfect, but I enjoyed making it, and may get the e-plans from the Workshop. The circle and spiral grooves would be unique.
I used a straight edge clamped to the workpiece and freehanded the ends. Spacing and uniformity suffered, but looks good enough for a small gift.
I have been unable to locate the rotozip template mentioned after multiple searches with Google and such. Have any links by chance? Or pictures. Maybe I could make one if I knew what it looked like. |