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pocket screw slots
I don't have a router but wondered if the Thermwood machine will cut pocket screw slots. Is anyone doing this?
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Pocket Screw \"Slot\" machining on a Thermwood
David,
I've seen this done on a Thermwood.
One method (the esiest and most affordable) is by programming a linear cutting move (the length and final depth will determine the angle of the slope) that starts just above the material and ramps down to the final depth that you require. The sloped slot is an approximation of the \"real\" pocket screw slot you get from the dedicated machines, but can work. I even saw a client \"square\" up the vertical face that the screw goes through with an 1/8\" tool after performing the initial \"sloped\" slot with his 3/8\" cutter. Note: This method will not produce the angled pilot hole for the screw.
Another method might involve getting an adjustable angle router aggregate head. The C-Axis option would also make this applicable in virtually every direction. The only thing I woul want to verify is the angle required by the slot and whether the aggregate unit/head/collet/etc would have the needed clearance at such an angle. You can even get a custom tool made that would also produce the screws piot hole at the correct angle.
I've seen this done on a Thermwood.
One method (the esiest and most affordable) is by programming a linear cutting move (the length and final depth will determine the angle of the slope) that starts just above the material and ramps down to the final depth that you require. The sloped slot is an approximation of the \"real\" pocket screw slot you get from the dedicated machines, but can work. I even saw a client \"square\" up the vertical face that the screw goes through with an 1/8\" tool after performing the initial \"sloped\" slot with his 3/8\" cutter. Note: This method will not produce the angled pilot hole for the screw.
Another method might involve getting an adjustable angle router aggregate head. The C-Axis option would also make this applicable in virtually every direction. The only thing I woul want to verify is the angle required by the slot and whether the aggregate unit/head/collet/etc would have the needed clearance at such an angle. You can even get a custom tool made that would also produce the screws piot hole at the correct angle.