Freud FT1710 EDGE GUIDE

krdomingue · 04-14-2009, 12:14 AM

I recently purchased the Freud FT1702 router Kit. Actually I purchased two. One for my table and one for above table work. My only problem is I can't find the FT1710 edge guide for it anywhere. Are they still making it? Does anybody know where I can purchase it or an aftermarket brand that will work?

krdomingue · 04-14-2009, 01:23 AM

About myself,

Hobby woodworker. Accountant by trade. Most of what I have made lately is sawdust and a few shop fixtures to help store and organize my stuff. Biggest thing I have built is a bookshelf way back in high school. I recently upgrade a lot of my equipment and am working to fine tune them and my skills so I can make better quality projects. I have more project ideas than time. Currently I am working on a couple of mantel clocks and a cutting board.

xplorx4 · 04-14-2009, 03:00 AM

Greetings Keith and welcome to the forum. I cannot help you with the edge guide but someone will be along who will.

Sounds to me like you have taken a good approach to the hobby. I would imagine you will soon be posting pics.

Ralph Barker · 04-14-2009, 10:21 AM

The 1710 guide is still listed on the Freud site, and Googling for it turns up several online vendors who appear to have it in stock.

krdomingue · 04-14-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Barker

The 1710 guide is still listed on the Freud site, and Googling for it turns up several online vendors who appear to have it in stock.

I have googled it several times, but the vendors that have it listed all say back ordered. I tried ordering it through Amazon/timberline, but they canceled my order. If you are seeing someplace that actually has it in stock, I would appreciate a link so I can look at it.

Thanks,

**bobj3** · 04-14-2009, 10:38 AM

HI krdomingue

Looks like this one should fit your routers, but I'm not 100% sure..I have one that I use on my Freud routers..
But I don't have the 1702 Freud but I'm sure you can rework it just a little bit if not.

Amazon.com: Freud FT2010 Deluxe Edge Guide: Home Improvement

But I will say I like the PC one over the Freud..

http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-4...9723707&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-4...9723707&sr=1-2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by krdomingue

I recently purchased the Freud FT1702 router Kit. Actually I purchased two. One for my table and one for above table work. My only problem is I can't find the FT1710 edge guide for it anywhere. Are they still making it? Does anybody know where I can purchase it or an aftermarket brand that will work?

Gene Howe · 04-14-2009, 10:46 AM

Judging from the reviews of the product on Amazon, one might be a little wary.
Mine works well but, it's an older one.

krdomingue · 04-14-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobj3

HI krdomingue

Looks like this one should fit your routers, but I'm not 100% sure..I have one that I use on my Freud routers..
But I don't have the 1702 Freud but I'm sure you can rework it just a little bit if not.

But I will say I like the PC one over the Freud..

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I acutally purchased the FT2010 thinking it would work, but it will not. The rods are too far apart. In a pinch, I think I can drive out the pins that hold the rods in place and move them over and re-drill, but I would rather have the real thing.

I have measured the PC guides in the store, and they do not work either. I wish they would, because I like them better.

thanks,

**bobj3** · 04-14-2009, 01:17 PM

HI Keith

It's a easy fix

takes about 20 mins. of shop time..

I will say it's one of the items you will NOT use to many times..I can count on one hand how many times I have use mind in the last 5 years..now that most router bits come with bearings ..or you can use the brass guides to do the same thing a lot of the time..and they are always right on the button unlike many of the edge guides..

but if you want one they are so easy to make..like many woodworkers I have made many..see my gallery for just some of them.

see below..

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Quote:

Originally Posted by krdomingue

I acutally purchased the FT2010 thinking it would work, but it will not. The rods are too far apart. In a pinch, I think I can drive out the pins that hold the rods in place and move them over and re-drill, but I would rather have the real thing.

I have measured the PC guides in the store, and they do not work either. I wish they would, because I like them better.

thanks,

**Dr.Zook** · 04-14-2009, 03:13 PM

Welcome to the RouterForums Keith.

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