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CadmannUK
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Kitchen Worktop Drainer Jigs
Aug 13th, 2006, 11:53am
 
Hi People,

I now have a worktop drainer jig, and am about to route the slots in the oak worktop with about a 6 degree slope.

I am going to be using a 1/2" nosing bit or a 3/8" one, and wanted to know what you guys think would look better?

Also where can I get a 30mm OD standard bush for my Bosch router?

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Cad
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Re: Kitchen Worktop Drainer Jigs
Reply #1 - Aug 13th, 2006, 12:36pm
 
I usually use a 1/4" bit so the 3/8" would look better.

6 degrees sounds a lot, you only need about 3mm fall over the length of the groove.

What model is the router?

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Re: Kitchen Worktop Drainer Jigs
Reply #2 - Aug 13th, 2006, 2:00pm
 
i think 6degrees is 1 in 15  Roll Eyes
so a one inch drop for every 15" Wink

i prefer about a 5mm drop over a drainer so if it aint kept oiled properly it sheds the water better
but jasons 3mm is pretty much the industry standard

like jason i use a 7mm [6.7] bit and use the same bit to do the drip [capillery]groove underneath
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Reply #3 - Aug 13th, 2006, 4:08pm
 
Hi All,

Thanks for the advice, I'll go with the 3mm drop over the length of the draining area.

Jason, the router is a Bosch POF 500A.

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Reply #4 - Aug 13th, 2006, 4:34pm
 
I don't think Bosch make that one now, you may have to go for a Trend sub-base (GB/50) and a 30mm steel guide bush (GB30)

Just make sure you have enough plunge depth by the time you have the template, 3mm slope and 8mm thick sub-base

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Reply #5 - Aug 13th, 2006, 6:55pm
 
Hi,

Thanks Jason for the advice. What's the best place to order these Trend items from? Are any of the internet suppliers better than others?

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Reply #6 - Aug 13th, 2006, 7:38pm
 
Actually the Unibase is a bit cheaper and will fit a larger range of routers if you ever upgrade.

You can't go far wrong if you use Axminster Power Tools 99% of the time they deliver next day.

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Reply #7 - Aug 16th, 2006, 6:46pm
 
Hi All,

I've got the bits I need on order now, thanks for all the help so far.

What extent do you guys run the capillery groove. I was going to run it along the front, round the sink cutlout and then along the other front face even though there are no draining groves on that side?

Have I missed any areas?

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Re: Kitchen Worktop Drainer Jigs
Reply #8 - Aug 16th, 2006, 7:16pm
 
the capillery groove should stop within the area of the sink so the water that falls from the groove lands in the sink

if you accidently cut beyond the sink use mastic to cause a low point to shed the water

i  would also stop the capilery groove breaking the front edge if the sink is set forward from the worktop

you shouldnt put a capilery groove anywhere except over the sink
and all edges over the sink should have a groove stopping within the confines off the sink
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