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As the title says, I am wanting to route a T-slot in some 3/4" plexiglass, but before I do, I'm looking for advice. I have a Rockler T-slot bit, 5/8" dia. x 3/16" H x 1/2" shank that I have used in wood with good results, but using in plexiglass has me wondering if it's safe, and doable. This bit requires a 3/8" slot cut before the T-slot. If I start with a 1/8", or 1/4" slot working my way up gradually to the height needed and then making the 3/8" slot, could I then use the T-slot bit to finish? I have a router table with a 3 hp Milwaukee router with adjustable speed. I assume a slower speed would be best, but I'm concerned about melting and chip build up. Any advice would be appreciated.
As the title says, I am wanting to route a T-slot in some 3/4" plexiglass, but before I do, I'm looking for advice. I have a Rockler T-slot bit, 5/8" dia. x 3/16" H x 1/2" shank that I have used in wood with good results, but using in plexiglass has me wondering if it's safe, and doable. This bit requires a 3/8" slot cut before the T-slot. If I start with a 1/8", or 1/4" slot working my way up gradually to the height needed and then making the 3/8" slot, could I then use the T-slot bit to finish? I have a router table with a 3 hp Milwaukee router with adjustable speed. I assume a slower speed would be best, but I'm concerned about melting and chip build up. Any advice would be appreciated.