Router bits

[a1gutterman]

...I have another router bit question, for a raised panel bit, should I go with a vertical or horizontal bit?Hi John,
That question probably goes through the mind of all router users. It really depends on your equipment. Ideally, IMHO, a shaper (single purpose tool) is better suited for making raised panels, but I do knot have one of those either. The horizontal bit will work on a router table or the OPR, and allows you to keep your panel flat on the table. The vertical bit is less bulky, narrower and less expensive, but you either have to hold your panel against a fence (rather then on the flat table surface), or you need to have a way to place your router horizontally (such as a Joint-Matic or the OPR). I prefer to keep the panel flat on a table, but that big bit is a little intimidating! (One reason I have the OPR on my want list!!!)

[pinkiewerewolf]

Thanks Tim!
Of course you've made me rethink how I should do the raised panels now, Jointech or OPR.:confused:
I have the Triton 2 1/4 hp router that I plan to mount under the Jointech table and I have the Porter & Cable 690 for the OPR so I'm dealing with more "umph" on the Jointech system and the ability to adjust the speed.
I need to check out Nick's demos of the OPR again (for some reason I'm having a difficult time wrapping my head around using the OPR for certain profiles and joints) then I need to play with it and get more comfortable.
I should have enough scrap material soon, so I can get some practice time in.

[a1gutterman]

I only had dial-up during the time Nick was demo'ing the OPR on the Sawdust Sessions, so I did knot get to watch those and I have knot yet reviewed those segments. I do knot know if he shows it in horizontal mode, but he did say that it could be used like a Joint-Matic.