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Demonstrating the Slotted Bit

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Router bits explained

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What happens here

The presenter demonstrates the "slotted bit." He describes it as a very large bit that can quickly become difficult to control if not handled with care. He explains its primary application is for creating tongue and groove joints, but it can also be used for other types of woodworking joints.

Goal: Understand the function and application of a slotted router bit.

Tools and materials

  • Slotted Router Bit — Cutting grooves for tongue and groove joints and other woodworking joints
  • Wood Piece — Demonstrating the router bit's cut

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shallow round over like this, where it's just simple rounded over edge, nice clean, or you can go deep into your round over and get a nice lip on there. Slotted bit. This bit is a very large bit, it can get a hold of you and out of control fast. This is used primarily for tongue and groove, but you can also cut different kind of woodworking joints with it. And now the workhorse of them all, the heavy hitter, the one that I used to cut my circle out of, as well as cut this tongue. Straight bit. I find myself

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