Hello, everyone! This is my first post and a search of the forum didn't turn up an answer to this this question.
When using a template with a table mounted router, what are the relative merits of mounting the template above or below the stock?
I don't have any pattern bits and I'm trying to decide if I should invest in a "top bearing" bit (bearing at the shank end of the bit - close to the router) or a "flush trim" bit (bearing at the end of the bit - away from the router).
My first project is make a round the end of a 4 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" thick maple board. In other words, I'll be shaping the end of the board into a 4 1/2" diameter semi-circle. This will be the start of a small desk clock.
When using a template with a table mounted router, what are the relative merits of mounting the template above or below the stock?
I don't have any pattern bits and I'm trying to decide if I should invest in a "top bearing" bit (bearing at the shank end of the bit - close to the router) or a "flush trim" bit (bearing at the end of the bit - away from the router).
My first project is make a round the end of a 4 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" thick maple board. In other words, I'll be shaping the end of the board into a 4 1/2" diameter semi-circle. This will be the start of a small desk clock.