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**challagan** · 08-05-2007, 03:56 PM

Fantastic Bob! I see you made a new one for it and you can cam it on the other one as well. Nice! I never thought about the skis with this. Bob didn't realize that Milescraft has so many different bushings. What is the largest they make for use with the 7 inch router plate? Just noticed after looking again at the 4 corners... are those levelling bolts ? Thanks for all the photos!

Corey

Bob thanks for all the additional photos. What kind of bit did you use to do the regular carving and what did you hog out the interior with and what guide did you use with it when you did that. Nice!!

**Bob** · 08-05-2007, 04:23 PM

Bj,

Thanks for all those pic on the Milecrafter and I really like what I see with the template holder and skis. It is starting to make sense to me now where I was a little confused before (nothing new

)

I have not even pulled my milescrafter from the box yet, but it is on my short list after I finish a few other things I am in the middle of first. I do have one question and I'm sure it is a dumb one, but I'll ask anyhow. When using a template, would it be true that the larger the guide used with that template, the smaller the image when finished?

**challagan** · 08-05-2007, 04:32 PM

Hi Bob. No stupid question... remember! Your question: When using a template, would it be true that the larger the guide used with that template, the smaller the image when finished?

Answer: yes. and it can be altered as well by the cutter chosen. Little core box .. lettering bits etc. work with this. The set comes with a little v bit lettering bit and a 1/8 inlay bit. I also have a set of small core box and othe v bits that would work well too. I think I got them from Eagle America some time ago for sign making.

The Milescraft set up using a special 7 inch base that accepts only their plastic/resin template guides. That's what I want the new Craftsman plunger for to mount that base so I don't have to keep switching around bases. 3 different guides come with the set and the instructions advise what template guide to use with each design, what portion of the template window get's used if not all and the sequence to which you must turn it. You can use it with other brass guides and many new do... just might change the profile a bit. At first I hated the milescraft guides but I have warmed up to them after studying the system and Bob j has used it a lot. One tip he passed on to me was to make a tool for removing the bushings as they can be a paint to unlock out. I simply take 2 shaker pegs and insert into the holes and twist and they pop out.. same principal as Bob's handy dandy tool if I wasn't so lazy

Most of the finished designs in the booklet finish out between 2 inches around to 3 1/2 inches... something like that. Hope this helps. It's one of those things when you have some scrap crap and feel like playing and don't care if you screw something up to figure it out.

Corey

P.S. see Bob J's additional photos he has loaded! Sweet!

Also see these links:
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/rev...irocrafter.htm
http://benchmark.20m.com/reviews/Spi...terreview.html

**bobj3** · 08-05-2007, 04:37 PM

Hi Corey

They make many types(templates) ..Skis, work great the take the work out of it, just push it around

,,, 7 " plate I think,,,,bolts=yep , I put on a 1/4" hardboard for the support of the 2 part templates frame ,,,bolts are just below the black part of the holder..

I did add a snapshot or two with the guides and the base plate and a quick show and tell on a test board...

The jig base is the 1st, one I took a picture just a bit of rework and it was set to ,it's my picture frame jig when I glue up pictures frame and now it can do 3 jobs.

Bj

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Originally Posted by challagan

Fantastic Bob! I see you made a new one for it and you can cam it on the other one as well. Nice! I never thought about the skis with this. Bob didn't realize that Milescraft has so many different bushings. What is the largest they make for use with the 7 inch router plate? Just noticed after looking again at the 4 corners... are those levelling bolts ? Thanks for all the photos!

Corey

**challagan** · 08-05-2007, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobj3

Hi Corey

They make many types(templates) ..Skis, work great the take the work out of it, just push it around

,,, 7 " plate I think,,,,bolts=yep , I put on a 1/4" hardboard for the support of the 2 part templates frame ,,,bolts are just below the black part of the holder..

I did add a snapshot or two with the guides and the base plate and a quick show and tell on a test board...

Bj

Bob thanks for all the additional photos. What kind of bit did you use to do the regular carving and what did you hog out the interior with and what guide did you use with it when you did that. Nice!!! Oh how big was that design roughly around when done?

Corey

**bobj3** · 08-05-2007, 04:43 PM

HI Corey

1/8" carb. bit to do it all and a 5/8" brass guide...it about 5" in dia.

Bj

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Originally Posted by challagan

Bob thanks for all the additional photos. What kind of bit did you use to do the regular carving and what did you hog out the interior with and what guide did you use with it when you did that. Nice!!! Oh how big was that design roughly around when done?

Corey

**bobj3** · 08-05-2007, 04:49 PM

Hi Bob

Harry and Tom where right the skis make it easy..

when you use the turn lock system they come with a how to for each pattern you want to make,, by the number thing,,,, template #1, A #1, C=all, bushing=& 17 mm and so on, easy ones to do...the 1st one you do you will say this is easy and it is...

Bj

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Originally Posted by Bob N

Bj,

Thanks for all those pic on the Milecrafter and I really like what I see with the template holder and skis. It is starting to make sense to me now where I was a little confused before (nothing new

)

I have not even pulled my milescrafter from the box yet, but it is on my short list after I finish a few other things I am in the middle of first. I do have one question and I'm sure it is a dumb one, but I'll ask anyhow. When using a template, would it be true that the larger the guide used with that template, the smaller the image when finished?

**challagan** · 08-05-2007, 04:52 PM

Thanks Bob, that is one of the larger template patterns. There are many that are smaller. A 1/8 carbide straight cutter? and you hogged all that out with that? Very clean Bob! One pass? Did you smoke it

Sorry for all the questions. I am glad you posted that. After studying mine further... I think you can do an inlay as well with it in the pattern holder... but it needs to be a small one as you have to center the stock at the top and put the inlay patter at the A position. A larger base with cams you could probably inlay anything.

Corey

**bobj3** · 08-05-2007, 05:12 PM

Hi Corey

1/8" carbide, no big deal on hoging out with the 1/8" bit ,it takes a pass or two, I had it set for 1/8" deep max and did it 1/2 ea.pass.

Did it smoke,, nope , and you know that MDF stuff...inlay stuff is easy with the 1/8" Bit and the two guides 17mm and 24mm ..

I have done the bow tie one and it works great..

With the offset rings/or guides you can make just about any size you want...

Bj

Quote:

Originally Posted by challagan

Thanks Bob, that is one of the larger template patterns. There are many that are smaller. A 1/8 carbide straight cutter? and you hogged all that out with that? Very clean Bob! One pass? Did you smoke it

Sorry for all the questions. I am glad you posted that. After studying mine further... I think you can do an inlay as well with it in the pattern holder... but it needs to be a small one as you have to center the stock at the top and put the inlay patter at the A position. A larger base with cams you could probably inlay anything.

Corey

**challagan** · 08-05-2007, 05:23 PM

Thanks Bj. I see that they have the 2 bushings that come with this kit... the 17mm and the 24mm and a 8 piece set that goes from 5/16 all the way up to 1 inch. Might have to pick those up!

Corey

08-05-2007, 03:56 PM	#21
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Fantastic Bob! I see you made a new one for it and you can cam it on the other one as well. Nice! I never thought about the skis with this. Bob didn't realize that Milescraft has so many different bushings. What is the largest they make for use with the 7 inch router plate? Just noticed after looking again at the 4 corners... are those levelling bolts ? Thanks for all the photos! Corey Bob thanks for all the additional photos. What kind of bit did you use to do the regular carving and what did you hog out the interior with and what guide did you use with it when you did that. Nice!! __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/ Last edited by challagan; 08-05-2007 at 04:38 PM.
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08-05-2007, 04:23 PM	#22
Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,542 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! Bj, Thanks for all those pic on the Milecrafter and I really like what I see with the template holder and skis. It is starting to make sense to me now where I was a little confused before (nothing new ) I have not even pulled my milescrafter from the box yet, but it is on my short list after I finish a few other things I am in the middle of first. I do have one question and I'm sure it is a dumb one, but I'll ask anyhow. When using a template, would it be true that the larger the guide used with that template, the smaller the image when finished? __________________ Cheers, Bob
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Bob. No stupid question... remember! Your question: When using a template, would it be true that the larger the guide used with that template, the smaller the image when finished? Answer: yes. and it can be altered as well by the cutter chosen. Little core box .. lettering bits etc. work with this. The set comes with a little v bit lettering bit and a 1/8 inlay bit. I also have a set of small core box and othe v bits that would work well too. I think I got them from Eagle America some time ago for sign making. The Milescraft set up using a special 7 inch base that accepts only their plastic/resin template guides. That's what I want the new Craftsman plunger for to mount that base so I don't have to keep switching around bases. 3 different guides come with the set and the instructions advise what template guide to use with each design, what portion of the template window get's used if not all and the sequence to which you must turn it. You can use it with other brass guides and many new do... just might change the profile a bit. At first I hated the milescraft guides but I have warmed up to them after studying the system and Bob j has used it a lot. One tip he passed on to me was to make a tool for removing the bushings as they can be a paint to unlock out. I simply take 2 shaker pegs and insert into the holes and twist and they pop out.. same principal as Bob's handy dandy tool if I wasn't so lazy Most of the finished designs in the booklet finish out between 2 inches around to 3 1/2 inches... something like that. Hope this helps. It's one of those things when you have some scrap crap and feel like playing and don't care if you screw something up to figure it out. Corey P.S. see Bob J's additional photos he has loaded! Sweet! Also see these links: http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/rev...irocrafter.htm http://benchmark.20m.com/reviews/Spi...terreview.html __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/ Last edited by challagan; 08-05-2007 at 04:56 PM.
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08-05-2007, 04:52 PM	#28
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Bob, that is one of the larger template patterns. There are many that are smaller. A 1/8 carbide straight cutter? and you hogged all that out with that? Very clean Bob! One pass? Did you smoke it Sorry for all the questions. I am glad you posted that. After studying mine further... I think you can do an inlay as well with it in the pattern holder... but it needs to be a small one as you have to center the stock at the top and put the inlay patter at the A position. A larger base with cams you could probably inlay anything. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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08-05-2007, 05:23 PM	#30
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Bj. I see that they have the 2 bushings that come with this kit... the 17mm and the 24mm and a 8 piece set that goes from 5/16 all the way up to 1 inch. Might have to pick those up! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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