phenolic sheet, was Keystick Planing--Router Sled

[Mike Spalding]

Floyd,

Woodcraft.com, item # 123033, is 1/2" thick phenolic.  I used it for 
zero-clearance inserts for my table saw.  It machines nicely, no noxious 
dust or fumes that I can recall.

Mike

Floyd Gadd wrote:
> Terry sent me the plans for Spurlock key planer jig.  I looks better than
> the method I was intending to use, and I find very positive comments in the
> archives about the quality of work that is possible with this tool.
> In the plans, the router slides on surfaces that have been made with 1/4
> inch phenolic material.  Where can I get this material (preferably in
> Canada, but USA sources would be helpful too)?  Lee Valley used to carry it,
> but their website states they no longer stock it.  Perhaps it is because if
> gives off such noxious fumes and dust when it is machined--quite hazardous.
> Does anyone have suggestions for an alternative material that would have
> appropriate strength, rigidity and dimensional stability?  Maybe I would
> need something thicker than 1/4 inch.
> Floyd Gadd
> Brandon, Manitoba
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>> And then there is the Spurlock key planer jig. Happy to share plans on
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> request.
>   
>> Terry Farrell
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