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Laminate trimmer for t-molding slot cutting?
MikeDeuce:
Has anyone tried it? I've searched and found threads where people have used dremels with some success, but haven't spotted any results of actual laminate trimmer use. Can it be that bad with a 1/16" slot cutting bit on MDF?
I have my router usually mounted to my router table and it's annoying to mount and unmount it, so I'm just looking for a little bit of convenience. Plus, sears has a little 19.2v cordless model which could make for very convenient use. I have a thing for cordless tools, sigh.
Thanks folks
mike
Yoder:
I did read on here that a member used a laminate trimmer to cut the slot. I believe he used a cordless one. Heard dremels were getting burnt up doing these....
I was considering getting a cheap chinese laminate trimmer from ebay for $20 shipped...probably just start off with a new Ryobi plunge router for now, though.
MikeDeuce:
Ooooh I somehow missed that in my search efforts... there's a chance that I will pick up the cordless laminate trimmer for laminate trimming purposes anyhow, so I guess I'll pick up a slot cutting bit and give it a try. Thanks!
DrewKaree:
Read my caveat.
It'll work just fine
Test it on some scrap FIRST and listen to what you're hearing. If it sounds like you're slowing it down tremendously (sound starts off high-pitched and whiny, then gets lower and lower and sounds like it's spinning less), then do it in 2 passes. Make the first pass half depth, and the second one as deep as you need it to go.
IF YOU DO NOT TEST IT OUT LIKE I SAID AND SCREW EVERYTHING UP, DO NOT SAY YOU WERE NOT WARNED!
MovingTarget:
The 1/16th slot cutter on a router is sooooo friggin easy to route MDF. Take the 5 minutes and unscrew your router from its table and us the right tool for the job.
My router too was in a router table and I was dreading taking it out and using the slot cutter. After I did it I couldn't believe how easy it was and how great the results.
BTW, my router is a Craftsman and I used the lowest speed since mdf is so soft.
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