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Making narrow grooves or slots? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago by HewlettHackard@lemmy.ca to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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Is a router the right tool to make long 1/8”-3/16” wide grooves or slots in wood? It seems like I could do it with a circular saw, but only if the desired width matches my blade kerf. I don’t have a table saw. If it is the right tool, does anyone have bits or bit sets they recommend for such small cuts?

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[–] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

You are totally right, I was doubling the blade thickness. Don't Lemmy while drunk. Going thinner than 1/8 just feels sketchier than I like, despite knowing it is reasonably safe.