bobj3

HI Harry

I try not to do dumb things,, I do have one or two steel guides but I don't used them I think they came with a cheap jig....I also don't jump out of a good air plane.


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harrysin

Bj, I clearly remember when you disagreed vehemently with me regarding plunge routing with female templates and the use of ski's. Look at you now, you actively promote both, so it's a case of trying things that you're not familiar with, and who knows, being an admitted cheap skate you may just find that the cheaper steel guides are not bad after all!

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Mike

Harry, I can tell you from experience that the steel nuts loosen up easily from vibration. When you use steel nuts and bolts on anything without a locking washer they loosen this way. One solution to the problem was using nuts with nylon inserts since the softer material grabbed the threads and held better. In the same way brass holds very well on brass and requires only finger tightening to remain in place. This is common knowledge. At no place in the forums will you find me faulting other styles of steel bushings. It is just the PC style that has this flaw. Since the majority of our members own routers which use PC style bushings, and the bushings cost less, are available in more sizes, hold better and can not damage a bit in an accident we recommend them. This is not a one size fits all situation, and for some members steel bushings are a better choice. They are more durable, and I have yet to hear of anybody needing to replace one because of damaged threads or collar. That can happen with brass. Please remember we try to tailor answers to specific questions for the member asking.

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Hamlin

Hi,

I think for a starters point of view, brass should be ideal. For a more experienced person, steel. I should point out though. This all depends on the persons preference. There is no right or wrong answer to this question.

Each his or her own.

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harrysin

I think my job on this subject has ended successfully, people are talking and are in possession of all the facts, and those who have never used template guides might just be thinking that perhaps they are missing a hell of a lot, especially our Ozzie way of using them for serious plunge routing.

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