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patriarch
 
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Dave Balderstone wrote in
tone.ca:

In article rs.com,
buck wrote:

In routering out a slot radius with a 7/8" core box bit, how deep
would you recommend to remove in one pass...


1/16 to 1/8.

Wood would be cherry or mahogany.


You want to move quickly to avoid burning. A deeper cut means moving
slowly, which means burning...


These are those native american flutes you're building, right? Make
yourself a simple jig to hold the work, so that mistakes don't draw blood.
A notched 2x4 will probably do.

Work safely. Take pictures. Share.

Patriarch