Dennis Hill
21st August 2001, 06:49 AM
I just built myself a finger joint /comb joint jig for my router but the cut-outs have rough edges from tear-out. I am working with soft wood (pine etc). The problem is not as bad with hardwood. I see that the Hegner machine ($900!!!) uses a spiral pattern bit, and that these bits are available as "up-cut" and "down-cut".
Which one do I need so that the work is pulled down onto the bit rather than pushed away from it?
The router is mounted in a router table and will be dedicated to cutting finger joints.
All advice apreciated.
Dennis
Which one do I need so that the work is pulled down onto the bit rather than pushed away from it?
The router is mounted in a router table and will be dedicated to cutting finger joints.
All advice apreciated.
Dennis