VB

"Vic Baron"

04/10/2005 1:09 AM

rail and stile bit problem

I'm using a one piece rail/stile bit in a router table altho I think I'd
have the same problem with a two bit set.

I can cut the stiles fine. I can cut either the end grain or the length cut
on the rail with no problem. My problem seems to be with the *second* cut on
the rail. For example - I cut the profile on the end grain of the rail - on
my bit this is good side down. Next I want to cut the profile along the
length of the rail - adjust the bit as required - this cut is good side
face up. Make the cut -

When the bit meets the end cut profile I get a slightly deeper cut - it
looks like the bearing surface loses contact. FWIW. I've used a fence in
line with the bearing and no fence at all - same issue. I'm guessing it's a
matter of technique but I'm puzzled.

Any thoughts?

Thanx,

Vic Baron

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There are 10 kinds of people - those who understand binary and those who
don't


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Td

"Teamcasa"

in reply to "Vic Baron" on 04/10/2005 1:09 AM

04/10/2005 9:30 AM


"Vic Baron" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm using a one piece rail/stile bit in a router table altho I think I'd
> have the same problem with a two bit set.
>
> I can cut the stiles fine. I can cut either the end grain or the length
> cut on the rail with no problem. My problem seems to be with the *second*
> cut on the rail. For example - I cut the profile on the end grain of the
> rail - on my bit this is good side down. Next I want to cut the profile
> along the length of the rail - adjust the bit as required - this cut is
> good side face up. Make the cut -
>
> When the bit meets the end cut profile I get a slightly deeper cut - it
> looks like the bearing surface loses contact. FWIW. I've used a fence in
> line with the bearing and no fence at all - same issue. I'm guessing it's
> a matter of technique but I'm puzzled.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanx,
>
> Vic Baron
>
> --
> There are 10 kinds of people - those who understand binary and those who
> don't
>

Make sure you use good downward pressure when running stock through the
router table. A flat table is a must for repeatable cuts and setups.
Dave



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Td

"Teamcasa"

in reply to "Vic Baron" on 04/10/2005 1:09 AM

06/10/2005 9:03 AM


"Vic Baron" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Make sure you use good downward pressure when running stock through the
>> router table. A flat table is a must for repeatable cuts and setups.
>> Dave
>
> Made me think a bit Dave and you hit the nail on the head. I'm pushing too
> hard *against* the bit as opposed to downward on the table. If I use a
> sled
> with a clamp, I think I can solve the problem.
>
>
> Thanx!
>
I aim to please.
Dave



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"Vic Baron"

in reply to "Vic Baron" on 04/10/2005 1:09 AM

04/10/2005 5:44 PM

> Make sure you use good downward pressure when running stock through the
> router table. A flat table is a must for repeatable cuts and setups.
> Dave

Made me think a bit Dave and you hit the nail on the head. I'm pushing too
hard *against* the bit as opposed to downward on the table. If I use a sled
with a clamp, I think I can solve the problem.


Thanx!


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