I am very surpised that I can't seem to find this bit
I'm looking for a template bit for my router, where the bearing is on
the router side of the cutter, and the cutter is less than 1/2" deep
I have a pattern cut into 3/4" MDF, and I want to copy that pattern
onto a piece of plywood -- the only thing is, I don't want to cut all
the way through the plywood -- just 1/4" down, so I can insert some
wood for an inlay. Regular flush-cut bits are simply to deep to do
this. (also, I want an exact copy of the pattern -- not something
that is 1/4" smaller than the pattern, etc). I would not have
pictured this as being that exotic a practice, so I'm perplexed as to
why I can't find this bit anywhere
Has anyone seen anything like this?
> "John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > I'm looking for a template bit for my router, where the bearing is on
> > the router side of the cutter, and the cutter is less than 1/2" deep
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=30166&cat=1,46168,46171&ap=1
> http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51851&cat=1,46168,46171&ap=1
Sorry, I read that as diameter, not depth, but these may help you anyway.
"John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am very surpised that I can't seem to find this bit
>
> I'm looking for a template bit for my router, where the bearing is on
> the router side of the cutter, and the cutter is less than 1/2" deep
>
> I have a pattern cut into 3/4" MDF, and I want to copy that pattern
> onto a piece of plywood -- the only thing is, I don't want to cut all
> the way through the plywood -- just 1/4" down, so I can insert some
> wood for an inlay. Regular flush-cut bits are simply to deep to do
> this. (also, I want an exact copy of the pattern -- not something
> that is 1/4" smaller than the pattern, etc). I would not have
> pictured this as being that exotic a practice, so I'm perplexed as to
> why I can't find this bit anywhere
>
> Has anyone seen anything like this?
I have such an animal, for exactly that purpose - it's either an Amana or a
Whiteside bit, and I can't remember right now which one, but I'm pretty sure
it's Amana. The bit depth is 1/4", I think. You ought to be able to find it
on their web site - I did.
Tom Dacon
Wow! Good find.
I was going to suggest just using a bushing setup and over or
undersizing the pattern depending if it is an inside or outside
pattern. Seems bushings have fallen somewhat out of common use no?
On Jun 24, 2:23=A0pm, Woody <[email protected]> wrote:
> John wrote:
> > I am very surpised that I can't seem to find this bit
>
> > I'm looking for a template bit for my router, where the bearing is on
> > the router side of the cutter, and the cutter is less than 1/2" deep
>
> > I have a pattern cut into 3/4" MDF, and I want to copy that pattern
> > onto a piece of plywood -- the only thing is, I don't want to cut all
> > the way through the plywood -- just 1/4" down, so I can insert some
> > wood for an inlay. =A0Regular flush-cut bits are simply to deep to do
> > this. =A0(also, I want an exact copy of the pattern -- not something
> > that is 1/4" smaller than the pattern, etc). =A0I would not have
> > pictured this as being that exotic a practice, so I'm perplexed as to
> > why I can't find this bit anywhere
>
> > Has anyone seen anything like this?
>
> I think one of these might do:
>
> http://www.infinitytools.com/products.asp?dept=3D1030
>
> ~Mark.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
"John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> I'm looking for a template bit for my router, where the bearing is on
> the router side of the cutter, and the cutter is less than 1/2" deep
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=30166&cat=1,46168,46171&ap=1
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51851&cat=1,46168,46171&ap=1
John wrote:
> I am very surpised that I can't seem to find this bit
>
> I'm looking for a template bit for my router, where the bearing is on
> the router side of the cutter, and the cutter is less than 1/2" deep
Take a 1/2" diameter 1/2" depth hinge mortising bit
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=30164&cat=1,46168,46171&ap=1
and add a 1/2" bearing
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=30124&cat=1,46168,46180&ap=1
and lock ring:
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=30125&cat=1,46168,46180&ap=1
Chris
John wrote:
> I am very surpised that I can't seem to find this bit
>
> I'm looking for a template bit for my router, where the bearing is on
> the router side of the cutter, and the cutter is less than 1/2" deep
>
> I have a pattern cut into 3/4" MDF, and I want to copy that pattern
> onto a piece of plywood -- the only thing is, I don't want to cut all
> the way through the plywood -- just 1/4" down, so I can insert some
> wood for an inlay. Regular flush-cut bits are simply to deep to do
> this. (also, I want an exact copy of the pattern -- not something
> that is 1/4" smaller than the pattern, etc). I would not have
> pictured this as being that exotic a practice, so I'm perplexed as to
> why I can't find this bit anywhere
>
> Has anyone seen anything like this?
I think one of these might do:
http://www.infinitytools.com/products.asp?dept=1030
~Mark.
"John" wrote:
> I'm looking for a template bit for my router, where the bearing is
> on
> the router side of the cutter, and the cutter is less than 1/2" deep
>
> I have a pattern cut into 3/4" MDF, and I want to copy that pattern
> onto a piece of plywood -- the only thing is, I don't want to cut
> all
> the way through the plywood -- just 1/4" down, so I can insert some
> wood for an inlay.
Use existing pattern to make a duplicate from 3/4" MDF, then use the
new 3/4" MDF pattern with a standard 1" long pattern bit to copy 1/4"
deep cut in plywood..
Lew
On Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:37:44 -0700 (PDT), John
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Has anyone seen anything like this?
http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=66
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_dado.html
http://www.acetoolonline.com/category-s/4608.htm
etc.
In 1/4" shank sizes, the cutting length is a short as 1/8". Perhaps
one of those would work for you.
Tom Veatch
Wichita, KS
USA
Do a search for dado clean out bit.
"John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am very surpised that I can't seem to find this bit
>
> I'm looking for a template bit for my router, where the bearing is on
> the router side of the cutter, and the cutter is less than 1/2" deep
>
> I have a pattern cut into 3/4" MDF, and I want to copy that pattern
> onto a piece of plywood -- the only thing is, I don't want to cut all
> the way through the plywood -- just 1/4" down, so I can insert some
> wood for an inlay. Regular flush-cut bits are simply to deep to do
> this. (also, I want an exact copy of the pattern -- not something
> that is 1/4" smaller than the pattern, etc). I would not have
> pictured this as being that exotic a practice, so I'm perplexed as to
> why I can't find this bit anywhere
>
> Has anyone seen anything like this?
Another option would be to add a spacer under your MDF pattern
to raise it up so you can use your existing bit.
Art
"John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I am very surpised that I can't seem to find this bit
>
> I'm looking for a template bit for my router, where the bearing is on
> the router side of the cutter, and the cutter is less than 1/2" deep
>