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Scotty · 10-20-2004, 01:49 PM

Hi. I'm new here. I have a question. I just built a set of nesting tables. I put a groove on the bottom of each piece that goes between each leg. Can't remember the name of that - is it style or rail or skirt?? Anyway, I remembered to router this groove in two of the tables before I put them together but forgot to on one of them. The complication in doing it now is that there is a 3/16" offset from the front edge of the leg and the rail. Can anyone think of an easy way to route that groove in there? Scotty

Dewy · 10-20-2004, 03:21 PM

It depends on the shape of the groove and which way the rounter was mounted to cut those grooves.
If you have a cutter with that section on the tip then it would be possible to make a jig out of MDF with a slot for the router bush to follow.
You wont be able to cut this groove the full length as you would hit the legs.
These ends would need to be carefully cut with a chisel to produce the groove shape then sanded by hand to smooth the cut.

Woodnut65 · 10-20-2004, 03:35 PM

Hi Scotty:
Can the table be disassembled? If you have an offst trimmer router and the table can't
be dissassembled you could put the groove in the apron of the table and finish the
little bit remaining near the legs with hand tools.

Good Luck, Woodnut65

**BobandRick** · 10-20-2004, 04:29 PM

Can we have a photo of the problem?

Scotty · 10-20-2004, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BobandRick

Can we have a photo of the problem?

Hi,
How do I add a drawing to the reply?

**BobandRick** · 10-20-2004, 10:26 PM

Click on the "Go Advanced"

Scroll down to "Manage Attachments" Click and add your drawing.

Scotty · 10-21-2004, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobandRick

Click on the "Go Advanced"

Scroll down to "Manage Attachments" Click and add your drawing.

Hi Bob and Rick,
I'm still trying to get this drawing to you. Here goes..

Thanks,
Scoty

FordPrefect · 10-21-2004, 04:30 PM

I have never used this but it might help
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...urrency=1&SID=

Scotty · 10-21-2004, 04:46 PM

Thanks Fordprefect
Scotty

**BobandRick** · 10-23-2004, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty

Hi Bob and Rick,
I'm still trying to get this drawing to you. Here goes..

Thanks,
Scoty

Looks like your going to have do a little hand work.

I would put a 3/16" spacer piece between the legs then set the V-groove up to cut the groove in the rail. Make sure you don't touch your legs on the start or finish position. Last is to cut by hand the bit you will miss on the start and finish points of the V-groove.

Good luck and think and set up safely

10-20-2004, 01:49 PM	#1
Scotty Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 17 View Scotty's Gallery	Report This Post! Forgot a groove - now what? Hi. I'm new here. I have a question. I just built a set of nesting tables. I put a groove on the bottom of each piece that goes between each leg. Can't remember the name of that - is it style or rail or skirt?? Anyway, I remembered to router this groove in two of the tables before I put them together but forgot to on one of them. The complication in doing it now is that there is a 3/16" offset from the front edge of the leg and the rail. Can anyone think of an easy way to route that groove in there? Scotty
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Dewy Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 120 View Dewy's Gallery	Report This Post! It depends on the shape of the groove and which way the rounter was mounted to cut those grooves. If you have a cutter with that section on the tip then it would be possible to make a jig out of MDF with a slot for the router bush to follow. You wont be able to cut this groove the full length as you would hit the legs. These ends would need to be carefully cut with a chisel to produce the groove shape then sanded by hand to smooth the cut. __________________ Dewy support team at Paltalk voice chat program
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Woodnut65 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 344 View Woodnut65's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Scotty: Can the table be disassembled? If you have an offst trimmer router and the table can't be dissassembled you could put the groove in the apron of the table and finish the little bit remaining near the legs with hand tools. Good Luck, Woodnut65
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FordPrefect Registered User Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 24 View FordPrefect's Gallery	Report This Post! I have never used this but it might help http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...urrency=1&SID=
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