Router questions

[Yander]

I know I need a 1/16" bit for t-moulding but what bit do I need to route out the hole for my joysticks on the bottom of the control panel so the shaft is long enough.

[Tilzs]

What joystick are you useing?

The bit you want is a straight/plunge cutting bit.

[JustMichael]

A hammer and chisel will also work...  

[Yander]

A hammer and chisel will also work...  

Yeah, but how well

What joystick are you useing?

The bit you want is a straight/plunge cutting bit.  

I'm using happ competition joysticks.

Thanks for the advice.

[slicer_d]

I was in the same position you were in a while ago I had to use a chisel becuase it was an already assembled control panel you can get it pretty even if you have no access to a router and no money to buy one I would suggest getting a cheap chissel.

As for a router bit I borrowed a non plunging router but it works anyway and the bit I have looks basically like a short drill bit that is flat on the bottom.  The little box for it says its a 1/4" steel straight bit.  It has worked for the couple joystick step downs I have had to make.

If you havent bought a bit yet I would suggest getting them from this website as far as price goes they are the cheapest I have seen.

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_slot.html

#5341 is the one I got but get the 1/2" one if you need it.  I have used mine and it works great.  

Good luck!

[JustMichael]

Yander,



The pic above was done by Oscar.  He tried using a hammer and chisel just for kicks in response to my suggestion in this thread.

[Yander]

Impressive picture. I will probably go the router route. (play on words not intended) Instead of the chisel unless I can't find anyone with a router. (Im sure I will though)

It's good to know that the chisel will work if needed though.

Also nice website for the bits.

[PaulG]

So is MDF short for Melamine board?  I've got my parts on the way and am not thrilled about how I'm going to actually mount the joysticks (3/4" melamine).  I'd love to use Oscar's method, but is MDF melamine board, or won't this work for me?

PS  I'm trying to avoid buying a router just for this.  I've got enough money sunk into it.

[flipped cracker]

MDF stands for Medium Density Fiberboard.