There are dado tools for book cases (or sliding pantry) out there that will do what I want, but I can't seem to get my mind around them well enough. I basically wanted a "router board" similar to a saw board that I could just clamp on a board, align the board with the saw/router LINE, add clamps and cut a dado. Move to the next and do the same; and so on without having to re-measure with each move. No figureing and measuring.
Well, my mind has been working on this for about a month. I am building a sliding storage for my daughter that will fit between her fridge and the wall. So I needed some dados on some long boards, including the ends.
Router Board: The bottom board slides and I move it out to to the distance that align with the edge of the router bit blade. That way, I know that the "router board" will be where the cut is made. No need for measuring from each guide set up, as on most set ups commonly used.
Because this set up raises the router to the height of the board it sets on, I had to add a similar piece to the router plate. This in turn means that the router bit depth allow for this additional 1/4 inch. BTW, I have two of the PC bases for jig use, so I am not altering my normal base.
Two things I learned quickly: 1. Cut from one side part way across, and then cut from the other side - or the exit will splinter the edges. 2. Make sure the RB is properly aligned and CLAMPED good.
Also,I had two boards (5 1/2") clamped together side by side so that I cut the dado on both at the same time. Aligned great!
Here are the picts:
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Well, my mind has been working on this for about a month. I am building a sliding storage for my daughter that will fit between her fridge and the wall. So I needed some dados on some long boards, including the ends.
Router Board: The bottom board slides and I move it out to to the distance that align with the edge of the router bit blade. That way, I know that the "router board" will be where the cut is made. No need for measuring from each guide set up, as on most set ups commonly used.
Because this set up raises the router to the height of the board it sets on, I had to add a similar piece to the router plate. This in turn means that the router bit depth allow for this additional 1/4 inch. BTW, I have two of the PC bases for jig use, so I am not altering my normal base.
Two things I learned quickly: 1. Cut from one side part way across, and then cut from the other side - or the exit will splinter the edges. 2. Make sure the RB is properly aligned and CLAMPED good.
Also,I had two boards (5 1/2") clamped together side by side so that I cut the dado on both at the same time. Aligned great!
Here are the picts:
http://www.bt3central.com/attachment...1&d=1401627426
http://www.bt3central.com/attachment...1&d=1401627426
http://www.bt3central.com/attachment...1&d=1401627426
http://www.bt3central.com/attachment...1&d=1401627426
http://www.bt3central.com/attachment...1&d=1401627426
http://www.bt3central.com/attachment...1&d=1401627426
http://www.bt3central.com/attachment...1&d=1401627426
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