Qstick

Hello everyone -

I am new to the forums and routers as well. I recently purchased the Hitachi M12VC and have been loving it. It is my first foray into routers, and I have been a dado and rabbeting fool recently

I cannot seem to find the answer online anywhere -

I would like to eventually get the Rockler or Leigh dovetail jig and learn the use of templates as well. In my readings, it ppears most routers and templates are using a standardized (porter cable) sizing for the bushings and I am wondering if that is something I will be able to use with this router? It is not too late to upgrade if need be, I am happy (thrilled) so far with the Hitachi, but do not want to limit myself at this early stage of the game.

Thanks for any help -

Zach

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Dr.Zook

Glad you became a member of our forums Zach. You registered today and also jumped in and started to post right away. Good for you. So, welcome to the Router Forums.

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Qstick

Thanks for the encouragement - now if only I wasn;t so confused about the whole pc bushing/template/guide thing and compatibility with my Hitachi.....?

Joe Lyddon

Hi Zach!

W e l c o m e . . A b o a r d !!

You will be able to use what you want to use (I think)...

Stay tuned for more direct answers...

You will learn a lot here.

bobj3

Hi Zach

Some of the Hitachi Router Kits come with template guide adaptor if you didn't get the kit type Hitachi you can order one for your router.

Then you can use your router on the dovetail jig.



Bj

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Qstick

I did not get a kit - just the router alone from the local Lowes. Any chance someone has a picture of what this guide adaptor looks like? Do most routers require an adaptor of sorts, or would I be better off upgrading to a different model?

Thanks for the quick replies,

Zach

kp91

zach,

The owners manual describes the template adapter on page 17. http://www.hitachipowertools.com/sto...,&tab=2&tab=1#

without seeing it, I can't tell which size template guides your router uses. Two 'standard' sizes are available quite reasonably priced from lee valley at the following link
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...08&cat=1,43000

If I get to lowes this week I'll see if it fits a standard PC guide, assuming lowes has one on the shelf with the template guide attachment on it.

As a last resort, you can always get a aftermarket plate like the one from Oak park that accepts the larger template guides. They're on sale right now....

http://us.oak-park.com/catalogue.htm...&product=BP012


Hope some of this has been helpful

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Qstick

Thanks Doug -

I must be confused on what I am looking for and how the templates and bushings work. Am i only seeking a 1 3/16" opening? If so, how does the bushing attach to the router - does the lockring go on one side of the baseplate and the bushing on the other and keeping that connection tight holds it in place? I did read that section fo the manual, but felt like I would need an additional pc. that most routers are not in need of.....I've been known to be wrong before, as I mentioned, this is all new to me. I wish I had found this site while searching initially for my router.......

To clarify - is the only thing that I need a plate that has an opening of 1 3/16" to use the templates?

I assume if that is the case, there are also aftermarket baseplates available that would enable use of larger bits than what the stock plate can handle?

THanks again!

Zach

bobj3

Hi Zach

I didn't find a picture of the adaptor,but here's a part number
Hitachi template guide adaptor #956-756 Hatachi parts are hard to find.

BUT you may want to go with the MilesCraft adaptor it will go on the Hitachi ,the guides are PLASTIC but they are HARD Plastic and they do hold up.
I have a full set and they are OK, but that's my 2 cents.

Here's a link or two so you can have a look see , goto to the PDF file link and it will show the Hitachi listed as one that it will fit.

The MilesCraft from many outlets like Amzon.com

http://www.milescraft.com/instruction/rmk.pdf
http://www.milescraft.com/router/1200.html
http://www.milescraft.com/router/1202.html
Here's one link you may want to take a look at
http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...-turnlock.html

Bj

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challagan

Try this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROUTER-TEMPLATE-...QQcmdZViewItem

And yes you put the locking ring on one side and the guide/bushing on the other and the screw together! Hope this helps.

Corey

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