Angled Slots

[Bartharris]

I need to cut angled slots into 1/2" plywood. Is this possible with the ShopBot?

I thought about making a jig with a flat top holding an angled workpiece. Is that the correct solution? My angle is 15% off horizontal.

[robtown]

I need to cut angled slots into 1/2" plywood. Is this possible with the ShopBot?

I thought about making a jig with a flat top holding an angled workpiece. Is that the correct solution? My angle is 15% off horizontal.
As a matter of fact:
http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?23700-Mortising-angle-jig

[Bartharris]

Magnificent! Thanks.

Adding a flat top to my jig actually would mean I'd need a very long bit. I see this guy managed to cut straight into the workpiece. I'll just have to experiment carefully with pass depth.

[Martin Reid]

Dear Bartharris

Have I missed something? Could you not use a 'fluting' toolpath? similar to the attached!

We use 'slim ones' for hiding the heads of pocket screws.

Sincerely and in good faith
Martin Reid

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