I’m building a router table, and am having difficulty figuring out how to creat the space for the router plate. I bought a rabbeting bit, but i can’t match up the radius for the corners of the plate. The bit i bought is large a radious. Any tips on how to make it fit properly?
Thanks,
dp
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About the only way to get the correct corner radius is to use a router bit of the same diameter. Most plates have an easy to match radius, but a few brands are odd sized for some strange reason.
John W.
Templates are also used to get the radius.
I ran into the same problem with a Jessem plate. I didn't have a cutter with the right radius and I also didn't have a template. I cut all four sides as far as I could. That left a little nub in each corner. I then used a dremel tool with a sanding drum to feather in the radius to match the plate. I took a little time, but the results were great.
Tim
Make or buy a template. The template should fit the outside of the plate. Then use a pattern or flush trim bearing bit to cut the mortice. The diameter of the bit dosen't matter as long as it as less that the radius of the plate, and the results should be perfect.
Mike
I have several router tables I have made.. Different inserts..
I just route the 'square' and get out my 'good chisels'.. Sort of fun if you are not in a hurry..
You could also make a template from the metal and use the smallest straight bit you have and a coller to match it's size.. Cut 'almost' to the line and if you have some carving tools (even for a lathe) use to hog out the radius...
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