Raised panels with a straight bit? Yep!

On Thursday, May 2, 2013 6:29:36 AM UTC-4, SonomaProducts.com wrote:
> Any one see any potential problems in using a solid carbide upcut bit for=
this? The stress will be only on one side of the bit at a time. My think=
ing is that this is fine.
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> Seems like a great idea and should be fine as long as you don't mash it. =
I've only broken spiral bits when hitting them with interrupted cuts or oth=
er jostling type situation. They hold up well under consistent stress.
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> I assume you will use us a multiple pass scenario if using a hardwood not=
>pine. Does your jig\fence accommodate the concept of multiple settings. >=
Typically on a flat fence you setup for the final cut then add shims to the=
>face that can be removed as you do sequential passes.

Yes multiple passes (1/8" or increments or so -give or take). No shims but=
I keep a stop behind the fence. I'm using an old contractor saw as my rou=
ter table so I use the existing miter tracks to hold adjustable stops. =20

Seems to have worked great. I plan on posting a video of the process for m=
aking raised panels and splined miter joints tomorrow. I'll probably post =
a link here tomorrow so I can get the rec feedback.

I'm not sure how often I'd use this method but it is pretty cool. The TS w=
ould definitely be faster. Might be a good idea to use both a TS to cut of=
f the bulk and follow up with the router for the finish pass.

Cheers!

Any one see any potential problems in using a solid carbide upcut bit for =
this? The stress will be only on one side of the bit at a time. My thinki=
ng is that this is fine.
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Seems like a great idea and should be fine as long as you don't mash it. I'=
ve only broken spiral bits when hitting them with interrupted cuts or other=
jostling type situation. They hold up well under consistent stress.

I assume you will use us a multiple pass scenario if using a hardwood not p=
ine. Does your jig\fence accommodate the concept of multiple settings. Typi=
cally on a flat fence you setup for the final cut then add shims to the fac=
e that can be removed as you do sequential passes.=20

On Apr 30, 9:48=A0pm, [email protected] wrote:
> It occurred to me that I could potentially make raised panels with my new=
tilting router table fence. =A0I gave it a shot this evening and it works =
like a charm. =A0Any one see any potential problems in using a solid carbid=
e upcut bit for this? =A0The stress will be only on one side of the bit at =
a time. =A0My thinking is that this is fine.
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> Picture:http://www.garagewoodworks.com/pictures/raisedpanel_router_tilt1.=
jpg
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> Fence if you want to get the plans (not the purpose of this post - just i=
n case anyone is interested)http://www.garagewoodworks.com/GW_Store.php#til=
ted

Similar idea rotated 90 degrees:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DEBxyPdBZVR8

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On 4/30/2013 6:48 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> It occurred to me that I could potentially make raised panels with my new tilting router table fence. I gave it a shot this evening and it works like a charm. Any one see any potential problems in using a solid carbide upcut bit for this? The stress will be only on one side of the bit at a time. My thinking is that this is fine.
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> Picture:
> http://www.garagewoodworks.com/pictures/raisedpanel_router_tilt1.jpg
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> Fence if you want to get the plans (not the purpose of this post - just in case anyone is interested)
> http://www.garagewoodworks.com/GW_Store.php#tilted
>

Since you enjoy building jigs, this might give you some ideas.

They have been selling this for several years and it really has
some pretty interesting "features".

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/horizontal_router_table.html#horiztab_anchor