Thread: advice on how to cut profile please

Zed,

Such a router bit does exist and it is called a keyhole bit. If look is not important then you might want to use 3 piece of timber to make the profile.

Zed,

Have a look at the Carbitool (www.carbitool.com.au) Cat No. "TS 28 1/2". But, it might be a bit bigger than you want?

When cutting T-slots (and sliding dovetails), it is advisable to use a straight bit to cut out the bulk of the slot before using the T-slot cutter.

I'd also consider using aluminium T-slot trenched into the top of the timber instead.

Chris

How'd you get that monkey to pick its nose Zed ? Just noticing all these animations now.

Originally Posted by apricotripper

How'd you get that monkey to pick its nose Zed ? Just noticing all these animations now.

silentc did it for me. beats me how - I think its all about overlaying jpegs with slightly differing pixels in each frame....

Zed, can you rip it in half and do something like this

http://www.gifkins.com.au/Custom%20Fence.pdf

I'd also consider routing out the required trench and using aluminium T-track as Chris said.

Zed, there are a lot of T slot router bit available, but they may not suit your needs in size. One way to accomplish this task is to use two pieces of wood, cut a kerf in each then glue together, connecting the kerfs (forming the "T" top, and slice another kerf to provide the Slot.



Simple solution prior to getting my T-slot bit.

Originally Posted by Rookie

I'd also consider routing out the required trench and using aluminium T-track as Chris said.

does bunnies have aluminium t track ?

Hickory, that’s a fantastic solution.

Originally Posted by Zed

does bunnies have aluminium t track ?

No idea. Why? You want some too?

Edited 30 minutes later: Now I get it. You were the one who wanted it in the first place. (that's why I look like I do even without my d!@khead hat on

No they don't. I did one recently using 1" x 1" thick walled square hollow stock. I ran a full length slot down it on the table saw, which gave me a good sized section for jigs. I used a blade with many teeth.

I works very well, and cost very little. (picked up the square stock from an allum boat builder for $5.00)
If you don't want to make your own, I think Carbatec or one of those similar firms, sells the "T" stock in short lengths, for only the price of one leg.

Zed due, http://www.woodworksupplies.com.au/prod2.htm

I also recall that "T Track" was discussed sometime ago on this board. Someone suggested using "sail track" from Capral instead - works similar to T track but is a lot cheaper. (Maybe have a search for "sail track" and see what turns up?)

Chris

Capral has a multitude of extrusions, and they used to have an offcut bin which was a lot cheaper too.
Take Jane and Cheetah out for a stroll and have a look, it's a great place to dream up ideas, and a hell of a lot cheaper than BUnnies.