Recent content by stephenharris

@Sachakins @sometimewoodworker I dont have a table saw unfortunately. I'm a bit limited on space and also very new to this, so trying to be careful with what tools I do buy and get the most of out of them. So I may get one further down the line if I can see myself using it lots (and then working...

@Mickjay I do, and it does, but it's the table plate that the bit won't fit through. And as you mention, there is still the issue with the router not being powerful enough.

@dizjasta previously I have used that to make a drawer using the 1/4 1/4 1/4 method. I used an undersized straight bit (I didnt know the exact dimensions of the ply, I just knew it would be thinner than advertised...) and routing jig to cut the dados and rabbets. It worked, but I figured a slot...

Thank you for the advice! Regarding the router not being powerful enough, is the the issue with the router bit/type of cut or is it the depth of cut? I only need a groove of about 5mm deep, which I was going to do on muiltiple passes. That the bit can cut a depth up to ~15mm was simply because...

I own a (Katsu) palm router, and in order to cut some groves to take 5.5mm ply, I bought a 7/32" slot cutter and table insert. Unfortunately I failed to account for the diameter of the bit (~50mm) which is too wide to fit through the plate (42mm). I think I might be able to insert the bit...

Hi all! Up until a year ago I had never done anything with wood. Then I managed to convince myself (and my wife) that it would much cheaper to buy £100s in tools and build our own planters rather than buy them... I would of course need to build a bench first :ROFLMAO: Anyway, I'm hooked. And...