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   JPGrout | Apr 20, 2003 05:10am | #1

   Was your blowout on the pins?

   If so the best thing I can tell you to do is start your cutter in the right side of the pin opening and make an initial cut about 3/4 of the bit diameter then move to the left side and rout out the rest in a clockwise motion.

   If it is the tails blowing out on the front then slow down the entry feed speed. These bits are really good quality (at least mine are) and I found that I could make some really terrible looking joinery by going to fast and not following the description I gave above.

   Which jig did you purchase? I bought the 16" pro set nearly 12 years ago and have made hundreds of joints. I am on the fourth set of bits and while the bits are pricey they do hold up very well

   Joe

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   joseph99 | Apr 20, 2003 05:28am | #2

   Thanks Joe,  I learned after a few cuts that doing exactly you stated is the best way to go.  But still I just could'nt get it to stop.  the only thing that I can think of is that the 3 materials that I was working on were all plywood.  (oak, birch and mdo.)  What do you think?

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   joseph99 | Apr 20, 2003 05:30am | #3

   Sorry Joe, I did not answer your questions.  It happened on all cuts and I have the 1500 model.  Thanks again for responding.

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   JPGrout | Apr 20, 2003 05:47am | #4

   Frankly, Joey I have not ever tried to cut ply,mdo,or mdf dovetails. And that could be an issue esp. with the plywood because of the thin veneers. The mdf, mdo would be hard on the bits (pretty abrasive) although I have heard others say they do cut dovetails in them. I think you might want to try just plain pine if you are still learning. May be a little more expensive but IMHO better to learn with.

   Joe

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   joseph99 | Apr 20, 2003 07:44pm | #5

   O.K. thats what i'll do.  It make sense after all.  THANKS