In need of a bit

[gibl5s]

I am in need of a bit to cut a slot in a piece of wood. After I pocket a rectangle, I then need to cut a 1/4" groove around the edge. Where can I find a bit to cut this?
Thanks soooo much.

[Crypto]

First you need to determine what you want the bottom of the groove to look like. If you are going for flat squared bottom id use a 1/4" end mill, u shaped id use an 1/8" or 1/4" ball nose and if you want a V grove id use a 1/4" shank 60 degree Vbit. If you have the starter kit that comes with the Shopbot it comes with the 1/8 ball nose and 1/4 End mill. You can purchase those directly from Shopbot or you can order them online form Onsrud or Whiteside manufacturing just to name a couple of companies.

Hoped that helped and Good Luck on your project..


Gary

[gibl5s]

OK I was afraid that I wouldnt explain this just right. Working with a .75 piece I want a pocket .5 deep and then put a groove in the horizonal outer wall. Hopefully this clears it up

[Crypto]

I believe I understand that you are trying to cut into the wall of the pocket. If so you most likely will have do some programming to get this to work but I would suggest using something like this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6PCS-HSS-Rotary-Tool-Circular-Saw-Blades-Cutting-Discs-Mandrel-for-Dremel-Cutoff/281687388365

I use Dremel bits on my bot all the time using a 1/8" Colet

[jerry_stanek]

you can get a slotting bit used for t mold like this

http://www.toolstoday.com/p-5787-flooring-router-bits-with-straight-dedicated-cutter-and-changeable-bearings.aspx?variantids=9253,0?source=googleprodu cts&gdftrk=gdfV22404_a_7c1444_a_7c6865_a_7c45674&gclid=Cj0KEQiA2b20BRDj4buduIG-y9EBEiQAhgMGFSQvo2LFVGRPyqbN5mF4xCSwL3-rVQGa-Ruwkl8yG7oaAg0T8P8HAQ

[bleeth]

Depending on the depth of the slot you could program a keyhole bit to do it.
Would take some manual programming to get it to plunge to the right depth in the middle first and then follow a vector that would have it cut the slot.