can OF 1400 EQ Router do this job

[Philas]

Hi everyone, this is my first post, I'm looking for some professional advise, I'm laying some 3/4 x3' x48 hardwood in a narrow hallway but I'm having a lot of waist, can I use the OF 1400 Router to put in back the grooves if yes what bit can I use, I'll attach pictures. I'm doing it horizontal a continuation from the other room, so when I cut off the ends it becomes a wasted piece of board, if the Router could put back the end groove I would be able to use it again, the pictures show a cut piece and a piece that I have not used as yet.

 

[flair woodworks]

Is it just me, or is the groove angled?  The second picture makes it appear that way.  If the angle isn't really there, or doesn't matter, there is likely a pair of tongue and groove bits that can do this operation.  Otherwise, I think you'll need a set of custom cutters to cut the angled tongue and groove with square edges.

 

[semenza]

  I assume you want to do this with the router hand held as opposed to on a router table?

    Yes, the 1400 can do that. You will need to clamp the piece down very solidly and allow enough room at the end for the router base. It will also be easier with the end of the piece over hanging the table so that the bottom of the bit doesn't hit the table. Looks like something I would use a bearing guided slot cutting bit to do. You will need to measure the height and depth of the slot to know what size to buy. Other than that .... a steady, firm hand while routing to keep the router base flat.

    You might try ganging several pieces together in order to have a larger surface to ru the router on, but that will require more involved clamping.

Seth

 

[rst]

I've done this with a slotting cutter and another piece to support the router base.

 

[roblg3]

Just about ANY router could do this work with the right slot cutter.  The 1400 will excell at this work.  I'm betting the mfk 700 has enough power for this job.  I would recommend starting by taking several passes until you get the feel of it.  It will also show you how the material and router are going to react as you cut.  Its much safer and you will ruin less material by taking smaller bites out of the material.  This operation is probably much safer on a router table, but if you secure the pieces as stated, it can be done safely in handheld mode.

 

[Brent Taylor]

Yes for the  router or a table saw. A slot cutter in the appropriate size and for safety sake a router table. 

 

[Philas]

Thanks for all the advise guys, I will update you on my progress as soon as possible.

 

[Birdhunter]

Perhaps, I don't understand the setup, but the first option that I thought of was to Domino the ends together. A biscuit would work as well.

If using a router, then a table router would be safer than free hand.

Free hand routing can turn adventuresome.