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Tricks of the Trade continued from page 22 Zero-clearance Routing When shaping stock or cutting joints on a router table, it's best if the opening in the table is not much bigger than the bit diameter. This is particularly important if the stock is small, thin or narrow, and therefore is subject to bending or tipping down into the bit opening. Some commercial insert plates include accessory insert rings to reduce the size of the opening, but these don't always sit flush with the plate and can snag the end of a workpiece. Plus, they're only available in particular diameters. I find a much better solution is to cover the router table's top with a sheet of inexpensive V8"-thick tempered hardboard (such as Masonite) that has been drilled out to create a near-zero-clearance opening for the particular bit I'm using. To locate the hole, I first install a straight bit in the router table and adjust it so it projects just Vl6" or so above the tabletop. After clamping the hardboard sheet in place, I quickly turn the router on and off to mark the center location of the bit opening. Then I drill a hole with a diameter that only slightly exceeds the diameter of the router bit I intend to use. After lightly chamfering the edges of the hole, I wax the hardboard to Drill hole in cover to match bit diameter reduce friction, then install my chosen bit. I clamp my router fence down on top of the sheet and rout away. Mike Turner Renton, Washington continued on page 26 1/8"-thick hardboard cover wr KLINGSPOR'S p WOODWORKING SHOP 15 Year Anniversary Truck Giveaway Join us in our celebration as we give one of our special customers something to carry their woodworking projects around in. A brand new.... With each purchase you make, either from our catalog, our website or in one of our stores,your name will be automatically entered into our drawing! No purchase necessary to enter. To enter without purchase hand pnnt your name, complete address, daytime and evening phone numbers, email address if applicable, and the words "15 Year Ford Giveaway" on a 3" x 5" index card and mail to Klngspors Woodworking Shop 15 Year Giveaway, P.O. Box 5069, Hickory, NC 28603-5069 in a properly stamped envelope or slop ty one of our four retail stores in North Carolm or any other Klngspor's Woodworking Shop participating event and complete an entry form. AH enures must be recrnedno later than October 30th, 2004. Drawing will take place ty November 12th, 2034. Swepstales is open to legal residents of the members) of Sponsor, vendors, and their respective divisions, dealerships, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promoton agencies and al other entities or individuals associated with the development, administration, or ful-fUtoent of this promotion (collectively, "Sponsor, et al") are not eligible to enter. For M drawing details and rules please visit our website at www.woodwoikingshop.com or SASE to Klngspor's Woodworking Shop 15 Year Giveaway, P.O. Box 5069, Hickory, NC 28603-5059. 1-800-228-0000 * www.woodworkingshop.com ffi* Tend $2*0 S^Sog- accur , all ^gS? owe a d®??hp «me. -... h.ndM* '^n^^L F ,v in naWttie "esl :„ nn for a » "liter quaWV and nn>» end $2-°° ™ CataW accura **** Call 9we. ^ the time ■ The 0est DeptpA CU THE JAPAN WOODWORKER 1731 Clement Ave. • Alameda, CA 94501 • 1-800-537-7820w CIRCLE NO. 129 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. US. i'.iiEm Kg. ufl.sji IIS. faint Id. IMS mm TH !»l Hillir t t i jiI him 11 gl rhi flillrr Dml [Snipjnp The new "Mini-X" .Vlillui1"' Dowel is per feet for joining 1/2" stock. Available in Birch, Cherry, Red Oak and Black walnut. WWW.MILLERDOWEL.COM TOLL FREE: 866-WOODPEG CIRCLE NO. 132 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. CIRCLE NO. 143 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. |
