??Hi Mikelis,

Can’t take credit for the design, following caught my eye:

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I should have added that while I can get ~4” cut (never tested it) on KF700 with 300-315 mm blade, I only get 3.3” on K975. KF700 is now configured as a shaper so this is putting me at a disadvantage. Therefore, Felder slotting blade does not get me to 4” depth of cut.

Imran Malik

On Jul 31, 2024, at 1:23?PM, Mi?elis Vindavs via <mikelis.vindavs=[email protected]> wrote:

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That looks like a cool design for the stepstool.

Not sure if this helps any, but Felder makes a slotting/grooving blade in two sizes - 230x4 and 300x5 (03.0.030). It would still require multiple passes but perhaps fewer than the rip blade, depending on how wide yours is.?

On Wed, 31 Jul 2024 at 19:49, imranindiana via <imranindiana=[email protected]> wrote:

I came across a step stool design that requires ~4” deep slots. I know there are other ways to achieve the look of an angled bridle joint but these methods require more work. Here is what I would like to build. 3 pieces that make each side of the frame are 4” wide.

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Here is a prototype with just under 3” of slotting capability. Wood is just pine construction lumber.

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I know I could have done a few things to improve the proportions but this exercise has brought up the question about slotting capabilities.

I tried the 4” deep angle slot on the table saw (350 mm, IIRC 28 tooth rip blade) but it was a slow process. I imagine it would be even slower in hard wood. This is where I decided to switch to shaper which reduced my slotting capability to just under 3”. For the slot (for stretcher) in the upper part of the legs I rough cut on bandsaw and then cleaned up on shaper.

All this to ask the question, what slotting capabilities do you guys have? At what point do you start thinking of alternative methods? I do not want to add a machine but I could increase my capability with a tenoning hood. If I go this route, I would like to build one that accommodates a 12” dado. BTW, Whitehill makes a 300 mm adj groover but it is over $1K.

Thoughts?

Imran Malik