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**challagan** · 06-01-2007, 09:07 PM

No problem. I just cut the parts for my push block and I cut 3/4 inch dados easily with it. I also take back my comments on the VS, I found it very useful with the bigger bits to dial into the proper speed and it did just fine. 3/4 inch red oak no problem. I really think I could do the bulk of my box cutting work with this router alone. It also shows me how much I like the Oak Park set up.

Corey

**bobj3** · 06-01-2007, 09:41 PM

Hi Corey

That is what I'm going to do on Sat. drill the new holes in the new table to mount the Oak-Park Box joint jig(s) ... I think I said this b/4 but why use a 10lb. hammer to drive a tack in the board..when it only takes a small hammer to do the job...

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Originally Posted by challagan

No problem. I just cut the parts for my push block and I cut 3/4 inch dados easily with it. I also take back my comments on the VS, I found it very useful with the bigger bits to dial into the proper speed and it did just fine. 3/4 inch red oak no problem. I really think I could do the bulk of my box cutting work with this router alone. It also shows me how much I like the Oak Park set up.

Corey

**bobj3** · 06-02-2007, 12:15 AM

Hey Corey

You may want to have a peek at the snapshots I added to the new little table POST it shows the Oak-Park Box Joint Jigs in place and the push block..

see them on page #2

http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...ter-table.html

**challagan** · 06-02-2007, 07:40 AM

Looks good Bob..I commented in that thread.

Corey

Carl762 · 05-01-2008, 02:37 PM

Glad to hear the great reviews. I just ordered the installers kit from Amazon.com, variable speed model.

**bobj3** · 05-01-2008, 02:46 PM

Hi Carl

I'm sure you will like it you may want to read the link below
Just a add on item you can use with your new Colt...

http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...unge-base.html
http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...ter-table.html

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Glad to hear the great reviews. I just ordered the installers kit from Amazon.com, variable speed model.

Carl762 · 05-01-2008, 04:00 PM

Thanks Bob. Noted, and will read up tonight after work.

Should be getting my new router tomorrow, next day delivery.

Router is still my name · 05-01-2008, 07:48 PM

The best 1 HP router with one exception.

The three colts I had, all had the same problem.

The router bit was not 100% perpendicular to the base from all direction.

Even my little powerless Ridgid trimmer measures true from all sides.

**Mike** · 05-02-2008, 02:57 PM

3 bad units in a row? Are you sure your bit wasn't bent?

Router is still my name · 05-02-2008, 03:32 PM

Well, I had tried several different router bits and two centering pins with 3 super accurate squares. All are perfect in my other 4 routers.
So, I would say either they had the same batch of routers at lowes with the same problem. Or no one is testing the same way that I do.
Use a long router bit and test it from all 8 angles.

06-01-2007, 09:07 PM	#11
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! No problem. I just cut the parts for my push block and I cut 3/4 inch dados easily with it. I also take back my comments on the VS, I found it very useful with the bigger bits to dial into the proper speed and it did just fine. 3/4 inch red oak no problem. I really think I could do the bulk of my box cutting work with this router alone. It also shows me how much I like the Oak Park set 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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06-02-2007, 12:15 AM	#13
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,269 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hey Corey You may want to have a peek at the snapshots I added to the new little table POST it shows the Oak-Park Box Joint Jigs in place and the push block.. see them on page #2 http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...ter-table.html __________________ 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.
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06-02-2007, 07:40 AM	#14
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Looks good Bob..I commented in that thread. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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05-01-2008, 02:37 PM	#15
Carl762 Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12 View Carl762's Gallery	Report This Post! Glad to hear the great reviews. I just ordered the installers kit from Amazon.com, variable speed model.
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05-01-2008, 04:00 PM	#17
Carl762 Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12 View Carl762's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Bob. Noted, and will read up tonight after work. Should be getting my new router tomorrow, next day delivery.
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Router is still my name Registered User Forum King Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533 View Router is still my name's Gallery	Report This Post! The best 1 HP router with one exception. The three colts I had, all had the same problem. The router bit was not 100% perpendicular to the base from all direction. Even my little powerless Ridgid trimmer measures true from all sides. __________________ router è ancora il mio nome
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,372 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! 3 bad units in a row? Are you sure your bit wasn't bent? __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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05-02-2008, 03:32 PM	#20
Router is still my name Registered User Forum King Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533 View Router is still my name's Gallery	Report This Post! Well, I had tried several different router bits and two centering pins with 3 super accurate squares. All are perfect in my other 4 routers. So, I would say either they had the same batch of routers at lowes with the same problem. Or no one is testing the same way that I do. Use a long router bit and test it from all 8 angles. __________________ router è ancora il mio nome
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