You didn't mention if this is the "good" side or if the slots will be covered or if they are through...... Are the slots ovals or are they actual just a slot.jarhead said:I need to route 3 stopped slots in a 21"x3" poplar. Since I only have a fixed base router, what would be the best way of accomplishing this task?
Here's a drawing of what I am doing:
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Ed,reible said:You didn't mention if this is the "good" side or if the slots will be covered or if they are through...... Are the slots ovals or are they actual just a slot.
As I mentioned you can drill a hole and in this case through the wood. The hole needs to be larger then the bit so you can safely start with the bit below the surface of the wood. A very simple jig (template) and be made and attached with a couple of small nails (brads) driven flush with the surface since the surface is not critical.jarhead said:Ed,
My apologies for not providing more details. The slots are not oval - they are straight all the way through slots. The piece is not for a jig or furniture so there is no good or bad side.
Sounds what Dewy suggested is the way to go, but I would like to hear other opinions. Please keep in mind that I do not have a plunge router - that being said, how do I start a hole? TIA
Jarheadjarhead said:I need to route 3 stopped slots in a 21"x3" poplar. Since I only have a fixed base router, what would be the best way of accomplishing this task?
Here's a drawing of what I am doing:
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Tom,template tom said:Jarhead
You have not given any dimensions of the slot you wish to cut What is the length and width? as you say it is not an an elliptical shape you are trying to produce