Hi lablover
"I HATE LAMINATE"
Use a insert on the Colt so the chips can't come up in the center hole.
"Do I need the big 3HP for the somerfeld cabinet making bits??"
Yes and no, yes for the big dia. bits no for the Vert.bits.
http://www.sommerfeldtools.com/item....2542a&d=71&b=1 http://www.sommerfeldtools.com/list.asp?d=71&p=