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mountain:
--- Quote from: reko19 on April 06, 2009, 01:43:20 pm ---kinda defeats the purpose having to hand-file it after using a router. also, how you avoid scratching the other surface which is at 90 degree angle to the piece being filed?
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I don't think it defeats the purpose. I always expect a little bit of post prep work on every cut I make, whether it is done on a router, table saw, jig saw, etc. I once visited a custom cabinet shop and watched how they did it. The the first thing the guy did after laying down the router was reach for his file. I imagine that I spent 1-2 total hours filing the laminate. Plus, it gives the cut edge a very nice sheen for a nice finished look.
One trick I have found is to put a layer of masking tape on the surface perpendicular to the laminate that is being cut. It helps space out the cutting edge, just a hair. Another thing to do is adjust the cutting edge to the thickness of the laminate. There is no need for a 1" cutting area when you are cutting is .040" thick.
Hope this helps.
reko19:
I think the your last point is basically my biggest mistake. I looked at the flush trim bit last night and there is small gap between the bottom of a bearing and the point where the cutting edge starts. In theory I should be able to adjust the bit so that it only cuts the laminate surface that is being trimmed.
Now when filing the edge I assume you end up with the edge that is not square because the file has to be at an angle to avoid scratching the adjacent surface?
Basically you get this __/ instead of this _| ???
mountain:
--- Quote from: reko19 on April 07, 2009, 11:27:14 am ---
Basically you get this __/ instead of this _| ???
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Correct. We're talking about maybe 5 degrees, you can't even see it. Get a very sharp metal file and take long smoth strokes. :cheers:
reko19:
thank you, will give it a shot tonight
great tip, makes a huge difference
Sparky2323:
Excellent work sir! :notworthy: Can you tell me where you got the grill material from? I'd like to use that on the one I'm building now.
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