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  • Eruption
    Handtools only
    • Sep 2005
    • 4
    • Dade City, Florida, USA.
    #1

    Adirondack Chair Help

    Hello all! I plan on making some chairs for X-mas presents this year and I need some help as I have never done any template work. I plan on cutting templates out of 1/2 inch MDF with my band saw and was wondering what the best Bit for my router table would be. I will be working with 3/4 ceder or cypress. Part numbers would be great! Also any tips would be welcome. Thanks in advance!

    Jason
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    • cabinetman
      Gone but not Forgotten RIP
      • Jun 2006
      • 15216
      • So. Florida
      • Delta
      #2
      You could band saw the cypress/cedar to about 1/4" larger than the pattern. Several dabs of hot glue will hold the pattern to the wood. When each piece is done the pattern can be "popped" off. You could use a flush trim bit like one of these, with the bearing at the end of the flutes, or at the shank end of the flutes, whichever way you feel is more comfortable and safe.

      I'm not recommending this brand in particular, but just to show the bits.
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        • Eruption
          Handtools only
          • Sep 2005
          • 4
          • Dade City, Florida, USA.
          #3
          Thanks for the link. Which would be the best cutting diameter; 3/4" or 1/2"? I never heard of using hot glue. That seems like it would be cheaper then using 2 sided tape. Good idea!

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            • pelligrini
              Veteran Member
              • Apr 2007
              • 4217
              • Fort Worth, TX
              • Craftsman 21829
              #4
              I think I saw a Woodcraft brand flush trim bit that has bearings on both ends in their flyer yesterday. This is the sales flyer for next month.
              Erik

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                • messmaker
                  Veteran Member
                  • May 2004
                  • 1495
                  • RICHMOND, KY, USA.
                  • Ridgid 2424
                  #5
                  Hot glue is fine. I use carpet tape most of the time because it is quicker for me. I like the pattern on top where I can see what is going on. I would think a 1/2 inch bit would be cheaper but either would work.
                  spellling champion Lexington region 1982

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                    • Eruption
                      Handtools only
                      • Sep 2005
                      • 4
                      • Dade City, Florida, USA.
                      #6
                      I got a bit and made all of my templates so now I need to decide which wood to use. The first set of chairs I will be building will be used in a pool area. Would cypress be better then cedar? I can get cypress pretty cheap here. Thanks in advance.

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                        • drillman88
                          Senior Member
                          • Dec 2007
                          • 572
                          • Southeast
                          • Delta Platinum Edition Contractor Saw
                          #7
                          A lot of cedar comes in 3/4 thickness with one side rough so you end at 5/8 or less actual thickness when planed smooth. So make sure you get 4/4 or 3/4 with all sides surfaced.With that said If I had the option I would use cypress.Imho it it is a much more attractive wood and should be more durable in the pool area.
                          I think therefore I .....awwww where is that remote.

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