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Laminate trimmer for t-molding slot cutting?

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miles2912:
For a "get the job done I don't plan on routing too much more router" Harbor Freight has a 1.75HP plunge router for 40 on sale now.   I am sure that would work for the casuall cabinetbuilder, anyone who wants to get into woodworking would be well advised to buy a nicer set up.  It comes default set for a 1/2" shank and has an attachment for a 1/4" shank.  They also sell a 3 wing slot cutter set including a 1/16" slot for 25.

Don

Tahnok:
I was going to put an order in with rockler for that bit, but now I see that it says it's "designed to be used in a router table". Do you think it will be a problem working with a corded plunge router? I'm mainly looking to just punch out curvy sides.

DrewKaree:

--- Quote from: tahnok100 on January 18, 2006, 07:31:40 pm ---I was going to put an order in with rockler for that bit, but now I see that it says it's "designed to be used in a router table". Do you think it will be a problem working with a corded plunge router? I'm mainly looking to just punch out curvy sides.

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I have about 4 of those bits, and one of them actually DID come from Rockler.  I have yet to EVER use a pattern bit in a router table yet (don't have projects small enough or non-cumbersome to do on a router table) and they work just fine.  I'll see if I can find a link for the one I just used to copy my CP top.

DrewKaree:


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I used the flush trim bit just because I originally needed to match the sides of my CP, but it's the exact same principle.  Another thing I just thought of about why you might have to use the Rockler bit in a table is the cutter might hang below the material you're matching up.  Picking up a flush trim bit like the one pictured above will allow you to use it even if you don't have sawhorses or anything to prop your material up on. 

Tahnok:

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http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=1863

I used the flush trim bit just because I originally needed to match the sides of my CP, but it's the exact same principle.  Another thing I just thought of about why you might have to use the Rockler bit in a table is the cutter might hang below the material you're matching up.  Picking up a flush trim bit like the one pictured above will allow you to use it even if you don't have sawhorses or anything to prop your material up on. 



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Thanks for confirming that! I had thought about the problem that I might run into with the bearings being on top, but I figured everything out and it won't be a problem. One more question that I meant to ask. Is there any difference between a pattern bit and a flush trip bit other than the bearing positions? Can a flush trim bit handle more than just a little bit of overhang (such as actually cutting it out of the board)?

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