joeycuda
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Get the 1/16" from MLCS. The cutter, arbor, and bearing assembly, complete is only $16 shipped.
Even if Lowes or HD had a slot cutter, it would be much more expensive.
What's your method of channeling for T molding?
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Get the 1/16" from MLCS. The cutter, arbor, and bearing assembly, complete is only $16 shipped.
Even if Lowes or HD had a slot cutter, it would be much more expensive.
Yeah, there are a number of sites out there with details. Still costs quite a bit, but nowhere near as much as a shopbot.
I've been reading quite a bit at http://buildyourcnc.com. Their system is a bit pricey, but the site is loaded with good information.
And back on the topic of slot cutting, the coolest method is to drop a few grand on a CNC router, and have it cut the slots for you.
-Jim
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sohchx
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Ordered my setup from MLCS on wednesday and got it friday. Put it all together yesterday and got my slot finished. I had a problem though. The bit was making the wood smoke like crazy even when feeding super slow. My router is a fixed speed model but do you guys think the speed was maybe to fast,or maybe it was the type of wood I was cutting into?
Thanks to everyone that helped recommend a setup for me I appreciate it!!
Thanks to everyone that helped recommend a setup for me I appreciate it!!
Witchboard
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It's possible you put your blade on upside down and it was running in reverse.
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sohchx
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Just as I thought!! I'll swap it around and do a test piece tonight thanks. Hopefully my basement has aired out by now. What a densley smokey mess it was.
darthphunk
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I would recommend getting a variable speed adjuster for your router. They are cheap, and depending on the bit you have, it may be unsafe to spin full speed.
