So I'm about to try out my newest set of bits. I bought a rail/stile bit set and a vertical panel bit from Rockler. I only have a 1 3/4HP Porter Cable router and didn't think it could handle a horizontal bit.
I know a lot of the horizontal bits have a back-cutter. I figure I can use a rabbeting bit for the same effect on the back of the panel to keep it flush with the front of the door frame, but what if I just plane the panels down an extra 1/8" (or whatever the depth is needed to keep them flush). I figure I can control the width of the edge of the panel by how many passes I make with the vertical bit. I will plane them first to be sure they don't tip over in the planer.
Any experience with this method? I just thought it would be quicker to run each panel through the planer a couple of extra times instead of rabbeting all 4 sides of each panel.
EDIT: while we're at it, what speed should I run the bit at? It's still pretty big.
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Door Set:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?O...Select=Details