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I am making a mitered box lid with a veneered top (babinga burl) inset into a slot cut around the inside perimeter of the mitered frame. I have the veneer laminated to a 1/4 inch plywood substrate. I need to cut a rabet (through the burl and into the plywood) to fit into a dado in the mitered frame. If it was hardwood I would just put it on the router table and route away. But I am afraid it will make a mess out of the veneer. How do I cut the rabet?
I was thinking of cutting through the veneer with a razor so that when I route out the rabet, the veneer has already been cut and won’t chip away.
Better way?
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Can you make the groove wide enough to accept the full panel or rabbet the back/inside face instead? That would protect the edges of your veneer inside the groove forever. If not your razor idea is a sound approach.
I cut the veneer with a marking gauge before I make any cuts, dados, or rabbets. It only takes a few seconds and saves you the frustration of fixing a chipped veneer.
Marking gauge is a great idea. Easier to cut a straight line than with a razor.
A few swipes with a marking gauge, then on to the table saw or router. Worked beautifully!
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