Game plan to make them in multiples(wide lumber) and rip to width on table saw. However I want the steps (Not the tread) to be at about 30º ,with the tread at 90º. I have made them with a 90º bit ,but when you put them at 30º angle they don’t look right. ANY IDEAS??????
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ijig, Assuming you are using a hand held router, you might first make a wedge shaped flat rectangular base to temporally add to the router's base.
By attaching a small fence across and below the base, it will allow you to rout and at the same time move the router in the correct axis.( don't rotate router while cutting)
The difference bewween 30% and 90% is 60% ? That should be the incline you need. Stein.
Edited 10/17/2003 8:55:52 AM ET by steinmetz
Using a table. I had thought of an incline on table but router won't raise high enough.
If you Have a 1/2" router,you can buy a 1/2' x 4' straight bit. I used plenty of those when I installed cylinder locks in wood doors. Just extend the bit above the 'wedge' just as much as needed' Stein.
I think that will work !!!!!! I had my head stuck on a 45ยบ bit. Tunnel Vision will kill!!! Thanks for clearing my head !
ijig,
I can't quite picture the 90/30 degree steps your making so my thought may be totally off base...but, If you think about how a carpenter makes stairs..wondering if a wedge/groove making type bit with a jig would not be easier and eliminate the depth issue?
Edited 10/18/2003 7:10:13 AM ET by BG
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