How to Build and Operate A Router Lathe
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First I needed a plan. I
developed the plan using AutoCAD (because that is what I have and am
familiar with). It could be developed using any other cad package
or even drawn free hand on the pattern blank. |
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The Pattern |
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I had transferred the design to the blank, I cut it very carefully
using a jig saw. You could also use a scroll saw or a band
saw. I then copied the pattern to 3 other blanks using a 1/4 inch
flush trim bit in my router. I offset two of the patterns. |
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