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    Fine Canadian Craftsman Posts: 8, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 14, 2007, 12:32 PM
    Using a router
    I have been trying to use my router, but I don't have a router table and :o I am having problems with knowing how to set the material. Do I set it up at 1/2 the blade width?:o
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    Nov 14, 2007, 01:23 PM
    Tell us what you are trying to do. Are you routing an edge like a round over or making letters or designs?
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    Nov 14, 2007, 01:33 PM
    Yes, I'm attempting to put a design on the edges of a shelf
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    Nov 14, 2007, 01:53 PM
    Probably a round over or ogee, either way the material must be clamped to your work table. Do one edge at a time starting with the two end grains first. Go with the grain to avoid splintering and chipping.
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    Nov 15, 2007, 04:30 AM
    As far as the depth is concerned you should be able to use the hole profile at once , but not all of it in 1 pass. You may need to take 2 or 3 passes to make the route, if you try and take out too much it will burn the wood or chip. Also you bit should have a ball bearing on the bottom of it. This is to ride on the edge of the wood to be routed.
    If you have a work table of somekind, do try and use clamps allowing the board to be routed to lap over the edge an inch or to. Lowe's also sales a matt you can place underneath the work piece to help it not slide
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    Nov 15, 2007, 05:23 PM
    Look for router blades with a guide built in,that's the center post.

    It is a self guiding piece that won't allow the blade to go any further than that one point, no matter how far you try.

    Other better bits have a ball bearing center post,it also is a guide, but it makes it less likely to burn as it moves with the blade.

    Setting up for a guided bit is nonexistent, other than possibly clamping the piece down.
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