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old folks · 08-19-2007, 03:37 PM

lets saw I have a small board 1 3/8 x 5 x 1/2 and I want to route a slot throught the face... how would I do this ? The slot is going to be used to put a nut and bolt through... part of a jig.

Thank you

John

rmaxa · 08-19-2007, 07:31 PM

I think the easiest way would be to run it over a table mounted router with a stationary fence. Set the fence at whatever distance you require. I would use a feather board, and a push block. You could also build a template that would hold to stock material and run a hand held router over the top. You would need some type of guide to keep the slot straight. Hope that helps.

**bobj3** · 08-19-2007, 08:13 PM

Hi John

How about a picture of the jig you are trying to make, that would help alot..
and what it's going to be used for ....

Thanks John

Bj

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Originally Posted by old folks

lets saw I have a small board 1 3/8 x 5 x 1/2 and I want to route a slot throught the face... how would I do this ? The slot is going to be used to put a nut and bolt through... part of a jig.

Thank you

John

**challagan** · 08-19-2007, 08:42 PM

I think what he is wanting to create is a pocket for the nut/bolt to sit in. Like a T slot,... but maybe I am wrong.

corye

**bobj3** · 08-19-2007, 10:07 PM

Hi Corey

I think you maybe right but this part got me "bolt through"

If you'er right he will need one of the bits below
they will make the job easy with one pass on the router table..

I like to use the key holes bits, they will let you a standard 5/16" dia.toggle bolt or a 5/16-18 sq. nut in the slot.....you can make your own tee-bolts easy with the toggle bolts ( they are full thread) and all you need to do is grind the sides of the head down so they slide in the slot you have selected...

I buy the 5/16 x 4" long toggle bolts and then cut them down to the size I need to use..

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops.../bt_keyhl.html

Bj

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old folks · 08-19-2007, 11:36 PM

This was just a question... but the slot or hole will be completely throught the board so a bolt can go through.

John (old folks)

**harrysin** · 08-20-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by old folks

This was just a question... but the slot or hole will be completely throught the board so a bolt can go through.

John (old folks)

John, for a one off I would (and did for the demo.) do it this way which requires no special tools or expense. Of course, if it is to be repeated in the future I would make a template as shown in previous posts of mine and adopted by several others, it is also shown in Template Tom's sticky.
You didn't say what size slot you required but using you're other measurements I assumed a 1/4" slot. All the bits for holding the material were from my rubbish bin and pinned into place, the result will depend on the care you take with the measurements. I hope this solves you're dilemma.

**harrysin** · 08-21-2007, 03:57 AM

I have had an after thought, if a rebate is required for a coach bolt, leave the set-up as is, fit a larger cutter and reset the depth.

Broken Arrow · 08-21-2007, 06:47 AM

Nice Setup Harry!
You just answered a 'future' question for me!

**challagan** · 08-21-2007, 07:20 AM

What a show off

Nice work Mr. Harry!

Corey

08-19-2007, 03:37 PM	#1
old folks Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19 View old folks's Gallery	answer with pics please lets saw I have a small board 1 3/8 x 5 x 1/2 and I want to route a slot throught the face... how would I do this ? The slot is going to be used to put a nut and bolt through... part of a jig. Thank you John
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08-19-2007, 07:31 PM	#2
rmaxa Registered User Forum King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 535 View rmaxa's Gallery	I think the easiest way would be to run it over a table mounted router with a stationary fence. Set the fence at whatever distance you require. I would use a feather board, and a push block. You could also build a template that would hold to stock material and run a hand held router over the top. You would need some type of guide to keep the slot straight. Hope that helps. __________________ Rolf "I love it when a plan comes together" Hannibal Smith
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,942 View challagan's Gallery	I think what he is wanting to create is a pocket for the nut/bolt to sit in. Like a T slot,... but maybe I am wrong. corye __________________ 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: 7,080 View bobj3's Gallery	Hi Corey I think you maybe right but this part got me "bolt through" If you'er right he will need one of the bits below they will make the job easy with one pass on the router table.. I like to use the key holes bits, they will let you a standard 5/16" dia.toggle bolt or a 5/16-18 sq. nut in the slot.....you can make your own tee-bolts easy with the toggle bolts ( they are full thread) and all you need to do is grind the sides of the head down so they slide in the slot you have selected... I buy the 5/16 x 4" long toggle bolts and then cut them down to the size I need to use.. http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops.../bt_keyhl.html 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/ Last edited by bobj3; 08-19-2007 at 10:45 PM.
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08-19-2007, 11:36 PM	#6
old folks Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19 View old folks's Gallery	This was just a question... but the slot or hole will be completely throught the board so a bolt can go through. John (old folks)
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08-21-2007, 03:57 AM	#8
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,649 View harrysin's Gallery	I have had an after thought, if a rebate is required for a coach bolt, leave the set-up as is, fit a larger cutter and reset the depth. Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Harry*
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08-21-2007, 06:47 AM	#9
Broken Arrow Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16 View Broken Arrow's Gallery	Nice Setup Harry! You just answered a 'future' question for me!
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08-21-2007, 07:20 AM	#10
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,942 View challagan's Gallery	What a show off Nice work Mr. Harry! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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