1/2 is a little vague, 1/2 shank, 1/2 cutting diameter, 1/2 flute
length?
Do as little insult to the panel as possible, providing max
penetration, best pull strength with the least amount of waste. More on
this & how to cut:
See the
http://www.dewalt.com/us/articles/article.asp?Site=woodworking&ID=511
link.
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Chris wrote:
> I'm making a shelf that will fit with a sliding dovetail. The shelf &
> carcase are 3/4", what is the rule of thumb for sizing the router bit? Can I
> use a 1/2" dovetail bit for this application?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
"Chris" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm making a shelf that will fit with a sliding dovetail. The shelf &
> carcase are 3/4", what is the rule of thumb for sizing the router bit? Can
> I
> use a 1/2" dovetail bit for this application?
>
Of course. You might also consider larger tails and a double pass making a
wider groove, or leaving the top of the shelf flat and dovetailing the
bottom. Lots of choices.
Mostly I opt for easy and use the bit which most closely matches the
thickness of wood.