I have just purchased a 5 hp powermatic shaper, and I want to buy a panel raising cutter and get a undercutter for it. So the panel is flush with the rail and stiles both front and back.
I noticed when shopping for panel raising cutters they designate for certain size stock. ( 5/8, 3/4 etc....) I normally make my doors from 3/4 stock.
My Question is: If I buy a cutter for 3/4 stock will there be enough stock left at the edge to use a undercutter and still give me about 1/4" edge to fit into my rails and stiles? Or what cutter should I buy.
Also is there enough HP to cut with an undercutter (5 hp with 1 1/4" spindle)
I would really like to buy the right cutter first, instead of learning the expensive way. Thanks.