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Blade DepthPersonally I took the habit to adjust the blade based on the stock. On any tool I can, like my table saw blade never exceed more the 1/4" from the stock thickness. For the TS 55 I adjust the depth to barely exceed the stock. As yourself I will be making my first custom MFT table this weekend. Base on FOG members tips, here the steps I will be using;
MFT MaterialFrom top quality G2S Baltic Birch ply 18mm
1) Square one side of the board or cut it to the final size,
2) apply sealer on the board and allow enough time to dry, On BB I use Danish oil from Lee Valley,
3) start boring 3mm holes from any squared side and follow Peter's video part 1. At this point it was suggested to bore all grid holes,
4) bore the 20mm holes half way to avoid tear out,
5) reverse the board and finish boring the 20mm holes.
6) test squareness
7) enjoy your new MFT top
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