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00:00:00 – 00:12:29
The video demonstrates the use of a tongue and groove router bit set for creating shaker-style doors, featuring the Freud adjustable router bit set from Amazon. The process involves aligning the teeth of the blades, adjusting shims for groove width, and ensuring precise measurements for the cuts. Safety precautions such as using a push block are emphasized. Adjusting blade shims for centered grooves and creating a single large door for a benchtop router table are also showcased. Tips on sizing, fitting, and assembly techniques are provided, along with a mention of product links in the video description for further exploration.
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In this segment of the video, the creator demonstrates how to use a tongue and groove router bit set for making shaker-style doors. They explain the workings of the bits, provide usage tips, and caution about their sharpness. The Freud adjustable router bit set, purchased on Amazon, has half-inch shanks with two blades and shims for adjusting cut thickness. The bits cut tongues and grooves slightly deeper than 7/16 of an inch. Details on opening the package, handling the bits, and setting up the groove-cutting bit are also highlighted.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to set up a router bit for cutting grooves and tongues. They mention the importance of aligning the teeth of the blades before putting on shims to adjust the width of the cut. The process involves using shims, bearings, nuts, and washers in the correct order to achieve the desired groove width. Additionally, the speaker highlights the potential danger of the blades sticking out above the stock and advises the use of a push block for safety. Measurements of the groove and tongue widths are taken and recorded for future reference to ensure precise cuts.
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In this segment of the video, the creator demonstrates how to adjust the blade shims to ensure the groove is properly centered. They explain the technique of using tape on one side of the stock to keep the groove centered when running it through the router. The importance of using identical thickness for test pieces and project pieces is highlighted. The creator shares the process of cutting grooves and tongues in all project pieces, emphasizing the necessity of measuring and adjusting until the fit is precise. The video also mentions the preference for slightly tighter tongues that can be sanded down if needed.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the creator demonstrates making a single large door for a benchtop router table instead of standard doors. They explain how to measure and cut panels for doors, sharing tips on sizing and adjustments for a proper fit. The video shows a dry assembly of the door parts before gluing them together, fixing a mistake where a panel was cut too narrow by adding strips to correct the fit. Additionally, diagonal clamps are used to ensure the doors are square during assembly.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker encourages viewers to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel. They also mention that product links are in the video description for viewers to explore.