Depth of router cutter

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When cutting mitres in worktops, do you judge the cutting depth each pass or use the depth stopper and hexbolts. I was going to lower the cutter each pass by eye really as I was assuming the hexbolts and depth adjuster was for actual plunge routing on other work. :)
 
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you cant usually use the capstan as they tend to be greater than 7mm
 
Sorry Big all, but what are you refering to when you say capstan? I'm a router newbie so still sussing things out :confused:
 
capstan turret rotating depth stop ;)
you should only ever cut half the shank size in depth which would be 6.35mm but call it 7mm to permit you to do it in 7 passes rather than 8 if its 44mm
 
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assuming you have a marker bar or similar draw pencil lines at 7mm intervals :cool:
 
I usually do the first pass at about 6mm depth then use a jigsaw to cut the worktop the waste side of the cut, then route the rest as normal. Saves a lot of wear on the router bit as its only cutting one side of the worktop in the jig. ;) ;)
 
I usually do the first pass at about 6mm depth then use a jigsaw to cut the worktop the waste side of the cut, then route the rest as normal. Saves a lot of wear on the router bit as its only cutting one side of the worktop in the jig. ;) ;)

yep jigsaw is a top tip but you must be sure its a sharp blade and wont wander and tuck under
in other words no cheap jiggys unless you know it cuts strait
 

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