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ErikRuud:
You cand use the flush trim bit. There is no need to go and buy a pattern bit if you already have the flush trim bit.
I used a flush trim bit on mine with no problems at all.
When you get your first side sanded smooth, lay it on top of the next piece to be cut. Trace the outline with a pencil. Remove the first piece and then rough cut the second piece so that it is about a 1/4 inch to large. Clamp the first piece onto the second piece. Make sure the good piece is on the bottom, and then trim away. The rough cutting will save a lot of wear and tear on your trim bit.
HeadRusch:
Great replies, great replies.
Question: the pattern-cutting bits have the bearing on top as that is what "rolls" along the edge of the pattern while the bit cuts the stock beneath the pattern, yes?
If you dont use one of these bits, you must then use either a self-made jig, or whatever guides your router might come with......yes? The router sits on the stock and you use your guide or jig to stay on track/straight line...yes?
ErikRuud:
HeadRusch,
Yes & Yes.
A pattern bit has a bearing on the top that rides against the pattern and makes an exact copy of the pattern.
A flush trim bit has the bearing at the bottom the rides against the pattern and makes an exact copy of the pattern.
There pattern bushing that ride against a pattern, but usually the pattern needs to slightly smaller (or larger if the cut is to the inside of the patter) than the finished piece.
You can also make a pattern for the edge of the routers base plate to ride against. This pattern would need to be quite a bit smaller(or larger) than the finished piece. You would need to measure the distane from the edge of the base plate to otermost edge of the bit to find out how much smaller to pattern would need to be.