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**bobj3** · 06-11-2007, 09:53 AM

Hi Harry

It easy to buy off eBay,, some of the items you can hit the Buy NOW button if it listed and if not it's a bid item only, most run for 7 days the norm..
All most all the router bit item are listed as buy now..it's bit higher but in price but not by much...I don't like to play the bid game most of the time but it can be fun also ( mind games) you can buy many books for eBay but most of them you don't need..

Just logon to http://eBay.com and your off and running (buying)

BUT they can help...if you are selling items.
http://www.ebayhacks.com/exec/show/book2
http://www.ebayhacks.com/exec/show/book_paypal

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You 1st. need to get set up with eBay, that's easy (user name and password thing) then you find the item you want and buy it or bid on it..
When you are looking at the adds besure to read ALL the details about the item they have listed..

Bits ▼
http://stores.ebay.com/Super-Carbide-Tools
dowel pins ▼
http://cgi.ebay.com/DOWEL-PINS-BAG-O...QQcmdZViewItem
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ins&category0=

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Originally Posted by harrysin

Bob, I have never dealt with Ebay, are they fixed prices or does one have to bid? I would like to buy a set of slot cutters and also a bag of 1/4" dowels, how do I go about it?

**Bob** · 06-11-2007, 03:31 PM

Bj,

I know this is probably a dumb question, but I am good at those at times. How do you go about controling the depth of cut with a slot cutter like you have linked to? I know it will only go as deep as the bearing allow, but let's say you want it somewhat less in depth. Is there a kit with various size bearings available?

**bobj3** · 06-11-2007, 04:15 PM

Hi Bob

Almost all slot cutters come with a bearing on the shaft just under the cutter, most will cut up to 1/2" deep the norm and you can cut 3/4" by removing the bearing and just use the fence as a control but if you just want to put in a slot that's only a 1/4" deep the fence is the key, just move it back so you only have 1/4" pass the fence front.
I use a fence that has a slot in it so the cutter is the only thing that's sticking out but it needs a slot for the shaft and the bearing.

But it's safe way to put in slots and to take the top off a box , all that's need when you remove the top from a box is a insert a spline in to fill the slot on both side that's taped in place then just cut the other two sides and your done.

quick and easy way...and it's clean and true, some used a band saw or table saw a table ,a table saw will give you a heart attack and most band saw can't go over 6".

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Originally Posted by Bob N

Bj,

I know this is probably a dumb question, but I am good at those at times. How do you go about controling the depth of cut with a slot cutter like you have linked to?

**Bob** · 06-11-2007, 05:39 PM

Thanks Bj,

I knew you would have the answer and I think what was blocking me from seeing the picture to start with was the Oak-Park fence I use in it's original state. Perception of mind can work for and against you at different times

**bobj3** · 06-11-2007, 05:53 PM

Hi Bob

A nice clean 2 x 4 (on it's side) works great for this type of job, just a little bit of band saw/jig saw work and it's done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob N

Thanks Bj,

I knew you would have the answer and I think what was blocking me from seeing the picture to start with was the Oak-Park fence I use in it's original state. Perception of mind can work for and against you at different times

**challagan** · 06-11-2007, 08:08 PM

Excellent info Bob. You can do the same thing on the table saw and fill the slot and tape it just like a slotter. Both will work. I need to get a good slotter set!

Corey

**bobj3** · 06-11-2007, 08:50 PM

Hi Corey

Free handing on the table saw just puts chills down my back

you got more guts than I do bud...

Bj

**challagan** · 06-11-2007, 09:01 PM

LOL Bob... got a big old 2 x 4 push block that sits on top of the box and hooks on the back. Stand out of the zone and let her go

If it would pinch I am holding the box down so hard that it will bind on the motor and I can flip the switch real quick if I get into trouble. No way would I be doing bare handing it. I am not crazy... almost

. Another way is a method Doug Stowe uses is adjust the height to just a tick under the thickness of the stock so that you have a thin web that can be removed with a sharp utility knife. Sand it smooth on a piece of sand paper on a flat surface or glass. Still you don't have to have much blade sticking up and my hands are along way from the blade. Pretty comfortable doing that. Now resawing..... no way, I did it once and it scared me so bad I almost bailed mid cut on it. That's another reason I buy dimensioned stock!

corey

**bobj3** · 06-11-2007, 10:06 PM

Hi Corey

That's why I use the slot cutters, (flip the switch real quick ) before or after it takes my finger NO WAY bud

,fingers,,,it took me a long time to grow them and they do come in handy ....like saying hi to other drivers on the road with the right finger

**challagan** · 06-11-2007, 10:13 PM

BJ... the worst that will happen with my way of doing it is it kicks it back at me and hits me between the eyes

. Actually the thought of one of those slot cutters raises the hair on my neck doing that job. Any of those big bits whirring on that router table makes me think twice

Either one though will remove a digit if you are not watching and controlling the situation but I have more between me and the blade I think on the saw.

corey

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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Metro Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,248 View Bob's Gallery	Bj, I know this is probably a dumb question, but I am good at those at times. How do you go about controling the depth of cut with a slot cutter like you have linked to? I know it will only go as deep as the bearing allow, but let's say you want it somewhat less in depth. Is there a kit with various size bearings available? __________________ Cheers, Bob Pictures from the shop http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m292/bnoles616/ Last edited by Bob; 06-11-2007 at 04:09 PM.
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Metro Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,248 View Bob's Gallery	Thanks Bj, I knew you would have the answer and I think what was blocking me from seeing the picture to start with was the Oak-Park fence I use in it's original state. Perception of mind can work for and against you at different times __________________ Cheers, Bob Pictures from the shop http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m292/bnoles616/
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,954 View challagan's Gallery	Excellent info Bob. You can do the same thing on the table saw and fill the slot and tape it just like a slotter. Both will work. I need to get a good slotter set! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 7,141 View bobj3's Gallery	Hi Corey Free handing on the table saw just puts chills down my back you got more guts than I do bud... Bj __________________ *Router Tables plans FREE, plus more* http://www.absolutelyfreeplans.com/W...p_projects.htm Router Tip Archive http://www.routerworkshop.com/router_tip_glossary.html Calculators http://www.routerforums.com/dynamic-calculators/
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,954 View challagan's Gallery	LOL Bob... got a big old 2 x 4 push block that sits on top of the box and hooks on the back. Stand out of the zone and let her go If it would pinch I am holding the box down so hard that it will bind on the motor and I can flip the switch real quick if I get into trouble. No way would I be doing bare handing it. I am not crazy... almost . Another way is a method Doug Stowe uses is adjust the height to just a tick under the thickness of the stock so that you have a thin web that can be removed with a sharp utility knife. Sand it smooth on a piece of sand paper on a flat surface or glass. Still you don't have to have much blade sticking up and my hands are along way from the blade. Pretty comfortable doing that. Now resawing..... no way, I did it once and it scared me so bad I almost bailed mid cut on it. That's another reason I buy dimensioned stock! corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/ Last edited by challagan; 06-11-2007 at 09:08 PM.
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 7,141 View bobj3's Gallery	Hi Corey That's why I use the slot cutters, (flip the switch real quick ) before or after it takes my finger NO WAY bud ,fingers,,,it took me a long time to grow them and they do come in handy ....like saying hi to other drivers on the road with the right finger __________________ *Router Tables plans FREE, plus more* http://www.absolutelyfreeplans.com/W...p_projects.htm Router Tip Archive http://www.routerworkshop.com/router_tip_glossary.html Calculators http://www.routerforums.com/dynamic-calculators/
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,954 View challagan's Gallery	BJ... the worst that will happen with my way of doing it is it kicks it back at me and hits me between the eyes . Actually the thought of one of those slot cutters raises the hair on my neck doing that job. Any of those big bits whirring on that router table makes me think twice Either one though will remove a digit if you are not watching and controlling the situation but I have more between me and the blade I think on the saw. corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/ Last edited by challagan; 06-11-2007 at 10:16 PM.
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