Just been using a 1/4" 12.7mm straight bit on my Elu midget Router table to cut a slot crossgrain on a piece of 6" x 12.5mm soft pine. The job is to produce a 'slide' that fits the slots on either side & will accommodate a 'sliding' base or tray cut from the same size of stock.
Basically it's a box that has a tray on the bottom that can be removed. Trouble is that for one reason (or MANY) I'm getting a fairly rough cut which without expecting 'perfection' I'd like to improve.
Remedies I'm planning are New Trend Straight bit cutter, Increase/Decrease speed of Router? or Use Hardwood! (only joking!)
Is it possible to effect a clean(ish) cut on this cheap & cheerful Timber with less tearout?
Basically it's a box that has a tray on the bottom that can be removed. Trouble is that for one reason (or MANY) I'm getting a fairly rough cut which without expecting 'perfection' I'd like to improve.
Remedies I'm planning are New Trend Straight bit cutter, Increase/Decrease speed of Router? or Use Hardwood! (only joking!)
Is it possible to effect a clean(ish) cut on this cheap & cheerful Timber with less tearout?