Another tip: Hardboard or stain your 4x8 spoilboard

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Maybe we should have a “tips” area for things like my bricks-on-a-bungee and this.
I’m going to get a 4x8 piece of hardboard (it’s cheap - compared to plywood) and put it between my Malsow surface and the material to be cut.

It won’t be automated (my ancient Craftsman router refuses that idea), but when I see brown chips coming out, I’ll know I’m at “thru” depth, and I won’t have to worry about really messing up the surface of the Maslow.

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hardboard is also hard compared to cardboard, so it’s going to wear your bit
faster (when you hit it)

some people are using foam

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Even better, even cheaper. I think I’ll do that instead!