Template Routing Web Page

Garage_Woodworks · Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 74

I made a new page for template routing utilizing two bits (top and bottom
bearing). This is a technique that I learned here on the wrec.

Comments/suggestions for improving the content? I am going to be modifying
(hopefully improving) the page as time goes on.

http://www.garagewoodworks.com/Template_Routing.htm

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J T · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 920

Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 9:25pm @. (Garage_Woodworks) doth queryeth:
Comments/suggestions for improving the content?

Never tried MDF, I use 1/2" plywood. I 'have' found out I prefer
two pieces glued together for my masters.

JOAT
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toolman946 via CraftKB.co · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Posts: 30

>Comments/suggestions for improving the content? I am going to be modifying
>(hopefully improving) the page as time goes on.

Great pics! And since you asked for comments and suggestions, here's my
offering:

- show a "before" photo that depicts the tear out when routing against the
grain
- show an "after" photo that illustrates the result of using your technique

Great job! I'm sure it will be helpful to "newbies".

Cheers.

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"Bonehenge · Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 244

On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:59:10 GMT, "toolman946 via CraftKB.com"
wrote:

>>Comments/suggestions for improving the content? I am going to be modifying
>>(hopefully improving) the page as time goes on.

A 4" drywall knife is great for unsticking the template.

dcamron71 · Joined: 15 Jan 2008 Posts: 11

Interesting technique. No offense but I don't understand why you go
to all that trouble. I'd just cut the entire curve from the template
and hit the tearout with a card scraper. One or two swipes and you'll
never know it was there.

Garage_Woodworks · Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 74

wrote in message @m23g2000hsc.googlegroups.com...
> Interesting technique. No offense but I don't understand why you go
> to all that trouble. I'd just cut the entire curve from the template
> and hit the tearout with a card scraper. One or two swipes and you'll
> never know it was there.

i have had some pretty big chuncks fly off from routing grain up-hill. I'm
sick of having to deal with it and the risk is always there. It also can be
DANGEROUS. It can grab the grain and pull the piece from you. Much safer
doing it this way.

No trouble to change a bit. No card scraper needed.

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B A R R Y · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 441

dcamron71@yahoo.com wrote:
> Interesting technique. No offense but I don't understand why you go
> to all that trouble. I'd just cut the entire curve from the template
> and hit the tearout with a card scraper. One or two swipes and you'll
> never know it was there.

Do five of the same part and get back to us.

J T · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 920

Mon, Feb 25, 2008, 9:03am (EST-3) dcamron71@yahoo.com doth sayeth:
Interesting technique. No offense but I don't understand why you go to
all that trouble. I'd just cut the entire curve from the template and
hit the tearout with a card scraper. One or two swipes and you'll never
know it was there.

And I wouldn't do it like either one of you. You use what works,
and you're comfortable with.

JOAT
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Garage_Woodworks · Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 74

"B A R R Y" wrote in message $Mh2.3307@nlpi069.nbdc.sbc.com...
> dcamron71@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Interesting technique. No offense but I don't understand why you go
>> to all that trouble. I'd just cut the entire curve from the template
>> and hit the tearout with a card scraper. One or two swipes and you'll
>> never know it was there.
>
>
> Do five of the same part and get back to us.

Yeah you're right, it would take more time. So maybe I should be satisfied
if some of the five have huge chunks missing.

I'd rather spend the time changing bits than repairing (scraping, sanding,
etc.) a few pieces.

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dcamron71 · Joined: 15 Jan 2008 Posts: 11

I think the original poster did a fine job of answering my question.
I've haven't been unhappy with the result from my router bits so
that's why I asked. I'll keep his suggestion in mind when I come to
that crossroad. Based on my experience I'd cut 5 with a pattern bit,
gang them with a couple of quick clamps and give a scrape or two. A
sharp scraper works great on tearout. I've never had "chunks" break
off but I'm sure with certain woods it's more of a problem.

Jay Pique · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 36

On Feb 25, 12:02 pm, "Garage_Woodworks" wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> @m23g2000hsc.googlegroups.com...
>
> > Interesting technique. No offense but I don't understand why you go
> > to all that trouble. I'd just cut the entire curve from the template
> > and hit the tearout with a card scraper. One or two swipes and you'll
> > never know it was there.
>
> i have had some pretty big chuncks fly off from routing grain up-hill. I'm
> sick of having to deal with it and the risk is always there. It also can be
> DANGEROUS. It can grab the grain and pull the piece from you. Much safer
> doing it this way.
>
> No trouble to change a bit. No card scraper needed.

Easier to just have another router table.

JP

Garage_Woodworks · Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 74

"Jay Pique" wrote in message @p25g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
On Feb 25, 12:02 pm, "Garage_Woodworks" wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> @m23g2000hsc.googlegroups.com...
>
> > Interesting technique. No offense but I don't understand why you go
> > to all that trouble. I'd just cut the entire curve from the template
> > and hit the tearout with a card scraper. One or two swipes and you'll
> > never know it was there.
>
> i have had some pretty big chuncks fly off from routing grain up-hill. I'm
> sick of having to deal with it and the risk is always there. It also can
> be
> DANGEROUS. It can grab the grain and pull the piece from you. Much safer
> doing it this way.
>
> No trouble to change a bit. No card scraper needed.

>Easier to just have another router table.

>JP

Dam, I like that! Maybe sometime down the road.

Thanks

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"Bonehenge · Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 244

On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:35:48 -0800 (PST), dcamron71@yahoo.com wrote:

> Based on my experience I'd cut 5 with a pattern bit,
>gang them with a couple of quick clamps and give a scrape or two. A
>sharp scraper works great on tearout.

I hear ya'!

>I've never had "chunks" break
>off but I'm sure with certain woods it's more of a problem.

I climb cut, or take short "nibbles" in the area where the grain is
oriented wrong. If the stock is pre-trimmed well, climb cutting is
not a big deal at all, otherwise, it's You Tube material.

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