Great advice. I have cut out hundreds of pieces with the bandsaw in the
last couple years and run them through the router. For months I ran the
pieces in all directions on the router because I didn't know better.
After some reading though I realized just what you wrote above
Nate...to only go against the bit. I worry about the router everytime I
use it though, it's a dangerous tool. I intend to buy some push pads
right away after reading the info that Clint posted.

I think at this point I will try and cut out most of the shape with a
bandsaw and then take it to the router to see if that works. I will be
very careful!

thanks again!

II