Bob & Tom...... hey that's the name of my favorite radio show
Guys, I would like to say I have 20 years plus of woodworking hobby experience. Given that, I would say that both of you have probably forgotten more about woodworking than I will ever know! I personally have learned sooooo much from both of you and that is not an exaggeration. You are both very valuable members of this forum and I expect other members would agree.
I think it's important to recognize that there are many ways to do things in this sport
Many more than I was ever aware of. So.... can we agree that the two of you don't see eye to eye and let the other try to do his thing here without the constant back and forth. I don't see that as healthy for the community. I don't know that I will ever use the 40mm system that Tom teaches... but I enjoy learning about it. Bob, you have shown me much more that can be done with the router than I ever imagined.... truthfully! As I said before, let's not consider either way of doing this as superior over the other...but one of many ways to do it. The important thing is that we continue to explore the world of the router and what template/pattern routing has to offer, both 40mm and other.
Just my opinion and I make these comments with the utmost respect for both of you, the forum moderators and the other members of this forum.
Corey