Recessed frame help

justtim561 · Post by **justtim561** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:58 pm

Any ideas on how I could do this better with what I have? I have no accessories for my router.

algale · Post by **algale** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:06 pm

I think a little more explanation of what you are trying making and how you have been trying to do it would be helpful.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:21 pm

Make it from 5 pieces rather than 1. Or maybe 2(frame/back).

Use guides(fence) to prevent the errant cuts.(on side opposite the one being routed).

justtim561 · Post by **justtim561** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:08 pm

I was trying to make a recessed frame for some puzzles so I have the router bit in my drill press but would much rather use the router.

wodnek · Post by **wodnek** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:21 pm

Make the bottom sheet separate and glue it to the frame. If you want the frame to be one piece, cut it on a jig saw or scroll saw
, then glue it to the bottom piece.

mbcabinetmaker · Post by **mbcabinetmaker** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:52 pm

Yes make a frame and route out a dado for the bottom. It will warp badly the way you are doing it even if you could get clean cuts. That set up also looks a little dangerous.

justtim561 · Post by **justtim561** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:57 am

Your right it warped:( thanks for the info guys I will do this diffrent, oh yes it was a little dangerous I have a purple finger lol