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Steve Kaz:

Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but don't you need a plunge router to cut the slots for T-molding?

i've never used a fixed base router, so i'm curious...

AlanS17:


--- Quote from: Steve Kaz on May 12, 2005, 10:28:14 am ---Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but don't you need a plunge router to cut the slots for T-molding?

i've never used a fixed base router, so i'm curious...

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Even fixed-base routers are height-adjustable. You can use one with a slot-cutter just fine.

Avery:

Something to remember if you think you are underpowered - you can make more than one shallow pass (cutting things a little wide) and then a final cleanup pass cutting the full thickness.  To do this, though, you need to be able to trust whatever you are using as a guide.

The other thing - SPRING FOR THE CARBIDE CUTTERS!  They cost more, but well worth it.

markrvp:

For those on a tight budget, but wanting better tools, you can try pawn shops. 

I used to shoot TV commercials for a pawn shop and found that construction workers sometimes have to pawn tools during slow times to make ends meet.

DrewKaree:


--- Quote from: markrvp on May 12, 2005, 12:26:32 pm ---For those on a tight budget, but wanting better tools, you can try pawn shops. 

I used to shoot TV commercials for a pawn shop and found that construction workers sometimes have to pawn tools during slow times to make ends meet.

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Or the thieves who break into construction worker's trucks need to pawn those stolen tools during anytime because they don't want to do honest work for money! ;D

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