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**bobj3** · 06-24-2006, 02:01 AM

Jig for the MilesCraft Turn-Lock Bushing

Here's a quick and easy jig to make if you have any of the MilesCraft tools.
The bushing can be hard to put in and take out,this jig/tool will take care of that in a snap.
Im not sure why they don't give you and I a tool to put them in and take them out but the need is there.
The suckers can be hard to get in all the way and once you do it's hard to get them out.
Because they are stamped out of high tech. plastic they don't fit that well.
Take a block of wood 3" long by 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" put one of the bushing on one end and draw the 4 ports holes on the block of wood ,then take a 1/4" drill and drill 4 holes ,1/2" deep,drive 1/4" wooden dowels in (don't glue them in,just in case you need to replace one,if you break one off)

This jig will work on all of the MilesCrafts Bushing 5/16" to 1"

http://milescraft.com/router/1202.html
http://milescraft.com/router/1200.html
I do recommend the Inlay kit,it comes with a 7" base plate unlike the #1200 6" base plate only with 2 TurnLock bushing, the 7" plate will fit many more routers plus it comes with a 1/8" carb. bit plus 2ea. TurnLock bushings for inlay work.
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http://milescraft.com/router/1208.html

http://milescraft.com/router.html

MilesCraft tools ,just one of many spots to buy from: ▼
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013

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Just a NOTE****

We all know that Bob & Rick have great tips.the one below is a great one and should be one that you want to Bookmark or print out.
This one tip will save you hours of work..

when you want to setup your router table with a plunge router.

Shop Tips and News by RWS

http://www.routerworkshop.com/mark1.html?list=ME05--

Bj

**Mark** · 08-20-2006, 02:49 PM

wow, really good information bj, thats for sharing it!

arkwood · 12-02-2006, 12:13 AM

Did a search and found your post on the MilesCraft Turnlock router bushings. I am considering this set and wonder how they hold up. Would love some feed back on performance over a period of time. Thanks, Jerry

**bobj3** · 02-22-2007, 07:49 PM

Hi arkwood

Just saw your post,it's been almost 90days and they are still just like new and I use them all the time.
I have the MilesCraft base plates on two routers,I like the 7" dia. one the best.
So I would say it's a go system for me.

Bj

jfacteau · 02-23-2007, 08:19 AM

Hi Bj: I looked at bushings for quite a while myself and for the 7.00 I paid thru Amazon for the Milescraft they are pretty darn good. I did like the jig I saw for taking the bushings in and out.I think it was a piece of 2x2 with 4 dowels in it to act as a turning wrench, they can be a little sticky to get in and out

06-24-2006, 02:01 AM	#1
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,299 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Jig for the MilesCraft TurnLock Jig for the MilesCraft Turn-Lock Bushing Here's a quick and easy jig to make if you have any of the MilesCraft tools. The bushing can be hard to put in and take out,this jig/tool will take care of that in a snap. Im not sure why they don't give you and I a tool to put them in and take them out but the need is there. The suckers can be hard to get in all the way and once you do it's hard to get them out. Because they are stamped out of high tech. plastic they don't fit that well. Take a block of wood 3" long by 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" put one of the bushing on one end and draw the 4 ports holes on the block of wood ,then take a 1/4" drill and drill 4 holes ,1/2" deep,drive 1/4" wooden dowels in (don't glue them in,just in case you need to replace one,if you break one off) This jig will work on all of the MilesCrafts Bushing 5/16" to 1" http://milescraft.com/router/1202.html http://milescraft.com/router/1200.html I do recommend the Inlay kit,it comes with a 7" base plate unlike the #1200 6" base plate only with 2 TurnLock bushing, the 7" plate will fit many more routers plus it comes with a 1/8" carb. bit plus 2ea. TurnLock bushings for inlay work. . http://milescraft.com/router/1208.html http://milescraft.com/router.html MilesCraft tools ,just one of many spots to buy from: ▼ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013 ------------------ Just a NOTE**** We all know that Bob & Rick have great tips.the one below is a great one and should be one that you want to Bookmark or print out. This one tip will save you hours of work.. when you want to setup your router table with a plunge router. Shop Tips and News by RWS http://www.routerworkshop.com/mark1.html?list=ME05-- Bj Attached Thumbnails __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 06-27-2006 at 10:09 AM.
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Mark Forum Administrator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada First Name: Mark Posts: 3,787 View Mark's Gallery	Report This Post! wow, really good information bj, thats for sharing it! __________________ Mark, Administrator and Technician of RouterForums.com RouterWorkshop.net - Get more out of your router!
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12-02-2006, 12:13 AM	#3
arkwood Registered User Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 20 View arkwood's Gallery	Report This Post! Did a search and found your post on the MilesCraft Turnlock router bushings. I am considering this set and wonder how they hold up. Would love some feed back on performance over a period of time. Thanks, Jerry
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02-22-2007, 07:49 PM	#4
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,299 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi arkwood Just saw your post,it's been almost 90days and they are still just like new and I use them all the time. I have the MilesCraft base plates on two routers,I like the 7" dia. one the best. So I would say it's a go system for me. Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 02-23-2007 at 11:23 AM.
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02-23-2007, 08:19 AM	#5
jfacteau Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Berwick, ME Posts: 49 View jfacteau's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Bj: I looked at bushings for quite a while myself and for the 7.00 I paid thru Amazon for the Milescraft they are pretty darn good. I did like the jig I saw for taking the bushings in and out.I think it was a piece of 2x2 with 4 dowels in it to act as a turning wrench, they can be a little sticky to get in and out
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