Hi Bob
It will do it all in a pass or two,make the a box parts in 2 mins. or less.
If you Note the fence I use it has a hole just for the bit, it's a safe way to run stock by without falling into the black hole behind most bits on the router tables it's not a must for this type of bit but it lets the stock stay sq. to the fence when you pass the stock by the bit.
If you don't have or use the T & G slide in insert like I do you can
clamp a 2 x 4 to the back side of the pack,this will help support the stock on the pass and keep you from falling into the black hole behind the bit plus it will add mass to the pack and you always have some of the stock riding on the fence.
So to say on the fence,on the bit,off on the out feed of the fence,some part of the pack is always on the fence,plus I use push block to pass the pack by the bit, the one you see in the snapshots with the saw handle keeps my hand up and away from the bit.
Note***when you rip the stock for the box parts cut a pair that are 3/8" wider then you need, this is because you need the offset when you put them together plus the bit will put in a 1/2" deep slot so you will need to trim some on the ends off after the pass, so to say cut the box parts 1/2" longer than you need for the box.
Also if you want to make a lid for the box, make one more set and after you have it made chuck up a 1/4" bit and put a rabbit on the inside of the top edge of the parts and a rabbit on the outside of the bottom parts about 1/2 of the thickess of the stock.
Bj
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Originally Posted by Bob N BJ.....
That is one wicked looking bit. Sure makes the job look easier.
Thanks for the tip. |