Two Questions: Router Bits and MDF Painting

[muffin man]

First Question I purchased a Ryobi Router Adjustable lever, Now my main use for this is to cut the grooves for t-molding, to route fitment for JLF, into control panel, as well as the sanwa buttons underlay. So question is what bits do i need it uses 1/4"

Slot Cutter 1/16" ?
What else bits to route the Sanwa JLF and Sanwa Buttons?

Second Question: I am using MDF I want the paint to be black. For Primer i will be using orginal Kilz-Oil Based. Is that a good idea? now the question is what kind of paint do i get to have a semi-gloss or high gloss effect? as well as what components do i need?

thank you guys i really appreciate your help

[Chadwick]

Taken from one of my old posts...



When buying a slot cutter, you have 2 choices to make.

1)  Kerf size (1/16" for your needs)
2) arbor size (usually 1/4" or 1/2", some manufacturers offer 3/8" as well).

You need 3 parts for a complete assy.
1) the slot cutter - almost always 1-7/8" diameter
2) the bearing - almost always 7/8" diameter, giving you 1/2" depth of cut
3) the arbor - almost always comes with a few washers and a lock-nut on the end.

If you're ordering online, I suggest you get one arbor, one bearing, and 2 or 3 cutters.  There isn't a lot of braze holding that 1/16" piece of carbide on the end of the cutter and it doesn't take much effort to trash your tiny carbide tips.  They aren't that expensive and you don't want to pay for shipping one little cutter if you wreck your first one before you complete your project.