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sodapopinski:
One of each will be fine.
As for a the chamfer bit goes, diameter and size dosent really matter. Its how high or low you adjust the base of the router.
DrewKaree:
You might want to check out a roundover bit as well.  Dunno, but I always seem to find a use for these, and if you decide to skip the t-molding, this will put a nice finished edge on yer cab.

Since you have a router, you'll ALWAYS find another bit that does something you never knew you needed it for  ;)

If'n you really wanna get fancy, dado your cab for additional strenght and possible ease of assembly.
Silver:
Yes I was thinking of Dado'ing some joints after seeing the highly impressive work of KrawDaddy on his awesome cab....

I'm new to the woodworking side of things though:

Can I not just use a straight bit for dados?
 
Or do I need some special bit that can go straight down into wood from above? (handy for routing out areas under cp too?)

A clear description of this would be really appreciated. I plan to take my time, and get it (almost) right....
Shape D.:

--- Quote from: Silver on February 14, 2005, 12:41:58 pm ---Or do I need some special bit that can go straight down into wood from above? (handy for routing out areas under cp too?)

--- End quote ---
You need a plunge router to do that. or you have to drill a pilot hole.
DrewKaree:
If he's careful, he can do recessed areas with a fixed base router and a template, but as far as dadoes go, you don't need any special features other than a straight edge to run your router along.

They make specific-sized bits for more uniform dadoes with plywood and the like, but yes, you can use your straight bit.

And unless you're doing a small number of cuts and will throw the bit away after those cuts, NEVER EVER buy anything but carbide bits for your router.  HSS (high speed steel) bits are asking for burned and ragged cuts after a VERY short while.  The additional cost of carbide will pay for itself in the quantity of HSS bits you'll have to purchase to get an equal number of uses as carbide.
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