I’d like to rout the back part of a kitchen cabinet door, so I can replace the panel with glass, but I need a little advice.
The door measures 14.5” X 34”, and I have a plunge router attached to the BT3K. But I think the door is a little too large to safely rout on the table. I don’t have a pattern bit, but I don’t see why I couldn’t use a straight edge as a fence while routing away the lip. What would be the best way for me to handle this? If needed, I can buy a pattern bit to use with a straight board clamped evenly with my cutting line.
I’m also concerned that if I rout the lip away, I’ll interfere with the hinge. Do I have enough room to accomplish this, while using the existing hinge? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Ed
The door measures 14.5” X 34”, and I have a plunge router attached to the BT3K. But I think the door is a little too large to safely rout on the table. I don’t have a pattern bit, but I don’t see why I couldn’t use a straight edge as a fence while routing away the lip. What would be the best way for me to handle this? If needed, I can buy a pattern bit to use with a straight board clamped evenly with my cutting line.
I’m also concerned that if I rout the lip away, I’ll interfere with the hinge. Do I have enough room to accomplish this, while using the existing hinge? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Ed
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