Absolutely use a straight bit first, suggest a sprial bit. That way the t-slot bit won't have to do so much "work". Another way would be to take it over to the table saw and cut the "slot" first with a "dado" blade. Use of the "dado" blade will definitely save wear on either or both of the router bits.ryan.s said:I guess this question is for those guys who have already made their router tables. I'm shopping around for T-Slot bits to make "T" Tracks on the router fence and I'm not sure what size I need to fit the standard t bolts. Would I be able to use a key hole bit for this or would a t-slot bit be more appropriate. Another question is when using a t-slot bit do I need to do a cut first with a straight bit or would I be able to do just one cut with the T bit? Thanks again for all the help.
Woodnut65 said:Hi: I would suggest that instead of cutting a "T" slot that you look into buying "T" track along with the bolts to fit it. That way you can make the cut with a 3/4" router bit, or cut a dato in it with the table saw. The bolts will wear into the T slot as it gets used without a track. Buying the track will probably be less expensive also.
Look in Rocklers catalog they have a number of tracks and various bolts and knobs.
Good luck with it.. Woodnut65
