If you have a flush-cut piloted or bearing straight bit and a pretty hefty router, you can cut 3/4" birch plywood using a template all day without putting too much stress on the router, can't you? Of course the diameter of the bit is a factor, I believe you can get a 7/8" or 1" X 1/4" plunge bit with a solid pilot on the end. Isn't that the type of bit used for the same application in CNC routing? I just am wondering if this is too much abuse for a 2 or 3 hp router...
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20 years ago