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11-25-2007, 07:02 PM
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| Registered User New Member |  1/2to1/4 Has anyone ever had 1/2 inch router bits machined down to 1/4 inch at a machine shop it can be done but is it safe thanks. |
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11-25-2007, 07:30 PM
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| Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King  | Hi dishtoy] No Just buy the bit you want to use in the 1/4" shank size  It's not worth the chance , we are talking pennys and 911 cost dollars. ============= Quote:
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11-25-2007, 08:04 PM
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| Registered User New Member | I already bought a set of 1/2 raise panel bits. I have two 1/4 inch routers know that i use with my 1/4 raise panel bits. I will buy a 1/2 inch router to use my 1/2 inch panel bits thank you. |
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11-25-2007, 08:13 PM
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| Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King  | Quote:
there will be bits that you will only be able to get in 1/2 shank and will need the router anyway. Corey
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11-25-2007, 08:52 PM
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| Registered User New Member | Thanks guys gives me a good reason to buy another router you can never have to many routers. |
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11-26-2007, 06:34 PM
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| Registered User Forum Fanatic  | Yikes ! Don't do it... not worth the risk. Roger
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