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Rout the V-Groove

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What happens here

With the router set up on the jig, carefully pass the router along the guides to cut the V-groove into the composite material. Perform multiple passes, gradually increasing the depth with each pass, to prevent overloading the router and to achieve a clean cut. Once the routing is complete, turn off the router, allow the bit to stop spinning, and then carefully remove the routed composite piece from the jig.

Goal: Cut the V-groove into the composite decking board.

Tools and materials

  • Hearing Protection — Ear protection
  • Router Bit — Creating the V-groove
  • Router Hercules — Performing the cutting action
  • Routing Jig Custom-made — Guiding the router
  • Safety Glasses — Eye protection
  • Composite Decking Board — The material being shaped