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My
answer is "no". First, that kind of error isn't acceptable, second, it is easy
to correct. That is why I did the test.
I use a thickness gauge to measure the gap. The measurement was 0.01".
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Here's the fun part. Since
the Rout-R-Lift gives you .05" per complete turn of the handcrank, I just have to
lower the router by 1/5 of a turn. I am using an Allen wrench rather than the crank that
comes with the unit, since the wrench serves other purposes.
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Before I actually run
all the panels, I want to set the Incra TS III scale to help me adjust the fence through
the several passes.
I start by moving the fence until the guide bearing is flush. This is the
final cut position.
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I am using the
center scale. Since the scale has 1/2" to the right of "0" and the panel
bit has 9/16" of movement between the first and final cuts, I set the scale at the
end point.
I want the last cut to be 1/16", so I make the first and second cuts at
1/4" each each. Using this scale really simplifies this operation.
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In the excitement of
wanting to shape the panels, I almost forgot to do the final sanding of both sides. It is
easy to do it now. To do it after the edges are shaped will round over the crisp profiles.
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Well, I am making the
final pass. Even for the 6 panels, it didn't take that long. By taking small passes, the
cuts were easy and safe.
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All the panels for
the front section are done. They look very good. Making the last pass with a 1/16"
move of the fence gives a very smooth final cut.
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I finally feel like I have made
some progress. Here the panels are just sitting on top the frame. Before I move to
assembling everything, I am going to stain the panel edges. So that is where we will pick
up this story next week.
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