lastminute
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In the kitchen worktop router bit sets..what is the above used for?... is there a need after cutting the joints... and why 1/4" shank!
Gerry
Gerry
Flush trim bit!!!
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adidat
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i believe its for shaping wood to a template clamped on the top or bottom, by using a bearing. do the cutters not come in all sizes??
adidat
adidat
tomatwark
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It will be for trimming up the edges of the end strips once you have stuck them on
I use one for this but only on the bottom of the top and use a file on the top edge.
It will have a 1/4 shank as a small router is easier for this task.
Tom
I use one for this but only on the bottom of the top and use a file on the top edge.
It will have a 1/4 shank as a small router is easier for this task.
Tom
Benchwayze
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When covering surfaces with plastic laminates (Formica, for instance), it was practice to leave about 1/16" overhanging the edges on worktops or counters.
Flush-trim, bearing guided cutters were used in small 'one-handed' routers, specifically designed to trim back these edges. In the days of mostly hand tool working, it was a novelty whenever a batch was given me on the 'day-sheet'.
If you are using a trimming cutter in the equivalent of the Elu MOF96, I would advise getting an 8mm collet, and buying 8mm shank cutters. Less vibration, especially when using dovetail jigs. (if you are so inclined!)
HTH
John
Flush-trim, bearing guided cutters were used in small 'one-handed' routers, specifically designed to trim back these edges. In the days of mostly hand tool working, it was a novelty whenever a batch was given me on the 'day-sheet'.
If you are using a trimming cutter in the equivalent of the Elu MOF96, I would advise getting an 8mm collet, and buying 8mm shank cutters. Less vibration, especially when using dovetail jigs. (if you are so inclined!)
HTH
John
