This question may answer itself but do all Raised Cove bits require a router table or is there a way to use them safely with a handheld router?
Also is there a router fence for the router table at DMS? I cannot remember from training?
Large diameter bits are not safe to use with a handheld router.
The router table does have a fence. It’s not a precision fence (like an Incra) so you’ll need to tweak it to get your distance set.
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panel bits are quite wide. the opening in the fence is not wide enough to use with panel bits. Fortunately, they usually have a roller bearing. So the table is required but not the fence. cheers!
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One could clamp sacrificial wood on either side of the fence opening to make a fence with a wider opening. I don’t recall whether our router fence has holes which would allow one to screw the wood in place in lieu of clamps. If so, that’d be a more secure way to go.
Definitely use the router table though.
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And be sure to slow the speed of the panel raising bit WAY down. They are not safe to run at higher speeds.
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