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Mark & Shauna

30/08/2004 5:31 PM

Router bit suggestion?

Hello all,
Trying to locate a cutter that will edge/slot in a single pass. I have
found several T&G bits where the grooving cutter will actually mill the
entire edge (slot and the two remaining shoulders as well) however they
have a very shallow slot.
I am trying to mill a finished edge and as deep a slot possible on sawn
material 3/4" thick. My hopes were to avoid a second operation after
sawing (edge, then slot).
My hope was to track down a mandrel, two small straight cutters, and a
slotting cutter (all 1/4" thick) which I could stack to produce the
cutter I need. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mark


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"Rumpty"

in reply to Mark & Shauna on 30/08/2004 5:31 PM

30/08/2004 8:41 PM

http://routerbits.com/

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"Mark & Shauna" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hello all,
> Trying to locate a cutter that will edge/slot in a single pass. I have
> found several T&G bits where the grooving cutter will actually mill the
> entire edge (slot and the two remaining shoulders as well) however they
> have a very shallow slot.
> I am trying to mill a finished edge and as deep a slot possible on sawn
> material 3/4" thick. My hopes were to avoid a second operation after
> sawing (edge, then slot).
> My hope was to track down a mandrel, two small straight cutters, and a
> slotting cutter (all 1/4" thick) which I could stack to produce the
> cutter I need. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark
>

MS

Mark & Shauna

in reply to Mark & Shauna on 30/08/2004 5:31 PM

31/08/2004 1:27 AM

Pat Barber wrote:

> I think that's "too much candy for a nickle"...
> I doubt you can find that much for a 3/4" surface.
>
> These folks sell more than anybody and here are
> their offering:
>
> http://www.freudtools.com/woodworkers/rep/router_bits/Router_Bits/Slot_Cutting/html/Slot_Cutting_2.html
>
>
>
> Mark & Shauna wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>> Trying to locate a cutter that will edge/slot in a single pass. I
>> have found several T&G bits where the grooving cutter will actually
>> mill the entire edge (slot and the two remaining shoulders as well)
>> however they have a very shallow slot.
>> I am trying to mill a finished edge and as deep a slot possible on
>> sawn material 3/4" thick. My hopes were to avoid a second operation
>> after sawing (edge, then slot).
>> My hope was to track down a mandrel, two small straight cutters,
>> and a slotting cutter (all 1/4" thick) which I could stack to produce
>> the cutter I need. Any ideas?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mark
>>
>

Not sure I follow the "nickle" part, price isnt really the issue but I
was hoping for a best case scenario of a non custom bit so I could have
multiples and sharpening standby's wouldnt be a problem.

Freud is by far the best option out there however they dont offer
different diameter straight cutters which could be coupled with a large
diameter slotter (and an appropriate mandrel and shims). This would be a
great option with all the routers out now capable of swinging large
diameter cutters (panel raising).

I would venture to guess a component based, stackable bit system,
somewhat like shaper cutters, is on the drawing table somewhere.

Thanks for the input,
Mark

PB

Pat Barber

in reply to Mark & Shauna on 30/08/2004 5:31 PM

30/08/2004 8:53 PM

I think that's "too much candy for a nickle"...
I doubt you can find that much for a 3/4" surface.

These folks sell more than anybody and here are
their offering:

http://www.freudtools.com/woodworkers/rep/router_bits/Router_Bits/Slot_Cutting/html/Slot_Cutting_2.html


Mark & Shauna wrote:

> Hello all,
> Trying to locate a cutter that will edge/slot in a single pass. I
> have found several T&G bits where the grooving cutter will actually mill
> the entire edge (slot and the two remaining shoulders as well) however
> they have a very shallow slot.
> I am trying to mill a finished edge and as deep a slot possible on
> sawn material 3/4" thick. My hopes were to avoid a second operation
> after sawing (edge, then slot).
> My hope was to track down a mandrel, two small straight cutters, and
> a slotting cutter (all 1/4" thick) which I could stack to produce the
> cutter I need. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark
>

MS

Mark & Shauna

in reply to Mark & Shauna on 30/08/2004 5:31 PM

31/08/2004 1:17 AM

Rumpty wrote:
> http://routerbits.com/
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> Rumpty
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> Radial Arm Saw Forum: http://forums.delphiforums.com/woodbutcher/start
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> "Mark & Shauna" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Hello all,
>>Trying to locate a cutter that will edge/slot in a single pass. I have
>>found several T&G bits where the grooving cutter will actually mill the
>>entire edge (slot and the two remaining shoulders as well) however they
>>have a very shallow slot.
>>I am trying to mill a finished edge and as deep a slot possible on sawn
>>material 3/4" thick. My hopes were to avoid a second operation after
>>sawing (edge, then slot).
>>My hope was to track down a mandrel, two small straight cutters, and a
>>slotting cutter (all 1/4" thick) which I could stack to produce the
>>cutter I need. Any ideas?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Mark
>>
>
>
>
I have looked at routerbits.com and the only mandrel cutters they
offer are slotting bits which allow for bearings. These dont fit the
bill. But thanks for the suggestion. Got any others?

Mark


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