Thanks Steve, another great video. Keep up the good work.

When lowering the board, your hand is so close to the router bit. Is there any other technique which is more safer? Also, it you are doing this with very hardwood lick Hichory or Jatoba, is there a chance of kick back when you are lower on to the blade?

Thank you Steve, for this clear and simple guide to “dropping on”. It’s a technique I’ve never tried. Last time I had to cut a stopped groove, I drilled either end first, which didn’t give the prettiest results. Any recommendations on cutters to use, or importantly, not to use.

Steve, I have watched every video you have made on KZfaq. And I must say that I have enjoyed everyone; and they have taught me many things that I had never known. You have ideas that are absolutely brilliant. But this video scares me badly kind Sir. I just feel it is too dangerous. Since the day that plunging routers came into being, I feel that is the way to make the type of grooves you did with a major safety margin. Of course edge "stopping", Is much less dangerous in most cases and your cutting on the edge would be quite safe when cutting them. I mean no disrespect Steve. I am just saying what I feel. Thanks for all you have shared with us for a long time. I look forward for every video you make.

Hi Steve. What do you think of the idea of drilling an undersized through hole at the start end of the slot? Do you think that the initial cut would be more stable - particularly if the cutter does not cut across it's centre. Regards

In the slot cutting drop on process, I prefer to lift off with the cutter running rather than risk reduced grip and reaching for the off switch.