so im picking up a router today.

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

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we got a plunge/fixed base dewalt combo on clearance at work for $50. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

ive never used one before so itll be a learning expierence for me. so i got my first question.

when using screws and rounding the edges after , what would be the easiest way to avoid hitting a screw with the router? countersink them 1/2 of the way up the edge (3/4" mdf)?

any tips?

im sure ill have more as i get started... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

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[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

Sure. Or don't use screws.

nG

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

i could do that , but im trying to get it done quick incase it starts raining. no garage is ftl.

 

[yunvme666 10+ year member]

i counter sink the screws about half way through, or just use brads, they go in far enough not to catch, till ya figure it out just get a cheapo roundover till ya figure out how not to nick it up....lol...

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

i just got back from the store. got a 4 pc craftsman router bit set. 1/2 , 3/8 ,1/4 and 1/8 round overs for like $30. im sure if i take my time and pace myself , it wont come out too bad , lol. some day i need to get me a jasper jig and do my circles right in stead of using a jig saw. but it works for now.

i think ill just not use screws this time around since it looks pretty nice out.

 

[thedukey42 10+ year member]

Make your own jig to do the circles.

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

i just got back from the store. got a 4 pc craftsman router bit set. 1/2 , 3/8 ,1/4 and 1/8 round overs for like $30. im sure if i take my time and pace myself , it wont come out too bad , lol. some day i need to get me a jasper jig and do my circles right in stead of using a jig saw. but it works for now.
i think ill just not use screws this time around since it looks pretty nice out.

spoke to ****ing soon.

got my cuts done and i feel small drops of rain. look up, and sure enough , the clouds are rolling in. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/verymad.gif.3f39c5c2fd57527b671fad3efdfac756.gif

hopefully itll clear up in an hour or so , so i can get it done today. ****ing wah.

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

Pwned!

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

Pwned!

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at least i got a badass router for $50 today. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=5585

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

they had an 18v dril and reciprocating saw combo for like $80. but i already have 2 drill and dont need a recip saw

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

all i can say is , i should of got one alot sooner. rounding edges in under 30 seconds is great. and since i **** at making perfect cuts , flush trim = ftw. gonna pick one up tomorrow.

and yes , i did get about 3/4 of the way done , and now the sky is about to take a shit on everything so i had to pack up. i dont like working with 36" bar clamp/lightning rods when its about to pour.

question. anything i should use on the bits to make them last longer? oil or something?

another question. my port is ~1/16 to 1/8 off more than it should be on some parts. any problem?

 

[miker 5,000+ posts]

What size round over bit do you want to use??

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

i already used the 3/8". just wondering if there is anything i can do to extend the bits life. and **** at making cuts so i have a little over hang from the top and bottom. a flush trim should take care of that , right?

 

[Pickler 10+ year member]

ahh i thought you meant the other kind of router //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif