With the router raised to its highest point, it is easy to install the notching bit. I use one bent wrench for the lower nut and a straight wrench for the collet nut. |
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And when I am done setting the height, I slide the base back until it just kisses the stop and tighten its knobs. |
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And I get to cut my first notch. The clamp holds the practice piece securely and I use the black knob on the sliding base to move the wood over the bit. This is quite a smooth operation. |
Do you remember the cool bit height setting block? Turn it over and the piece at the top is exactly 1/4" and can be used to test the actual cut. |
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The instructions say to tape opposing stiles together and cut at the same time. |
I make my cuts. I had marked my boards but that wasn't necessary. The Kreg Beading system gives you exact points to set the stop block. Once you get use to that way of doing things, you wonder why you have pencils in the shop. |
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So, I have notched my test stiles. They are very clean, and the process was very simple. It took me hours to set everything up for these first cuts, but with zero set, I can cut any other stile sets in a manner of mintutes. Now to do the rails and see if they fit right. |