In addition, make certain that when you construct a template that the pieces are wide enough that the router will be stable without tipping. Also that they are thick enough to engage the bearing on the bit when the bit has been set to machine the depth to the thickness of the insert. To ensure proper depth setting, place the insert across one corner of the template, place the router on the insert & set the bit to just graze the surface of the table. A 1/2" flush trim bit can be used & it will match the corner radius of the insert....the 3/4" trim bit will not.If you don't have a 1/2" flush trim bit then you are going to have to acquire a 1/2" bit & it might as well be a template bit....you will find additional uses for such a bit. |