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3K views 16 replies 8 participants last post by  BigJimAK 
#1 · (Edited)
The official word came down today, The patent applications were accepted and Rocklers new "Bench Cookies" are for sale. They do not even have them listed on their site yet, but the stores have them in stock. What in the world are bench cookies you ask? They are about 3" diameter and 1" high pucks with a special rubber pad top and bottom. They are sold in a set of 4 and are packaged in a reuseable clear storage container. Price is $12 for the set. These bench cookies put routing pads to shame. They have very good grip, are stable, and the 1" height means no sacrificial board is needed. They are perfect for sanding as well. I predict this is Rocklers big winner for the year, and they are going to sell a ton of them. Grab yours before the word gets out!
 
#6 ·
Thanks for that link, Deb. Ordered mine. Great idea.
Gene
 
#8 ·
Hi Guys

I must be slow :) I don't get it or will not get them....what can they do better than a router mat/shelf liner mat .....or some scrap plywood ....that's almost free the norm..


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#10 ·
Unlike the routing mats these cookies have a much finer black rubber pad, top and bottom. I do not see a way they could load up with dust. BJ, when edge routing a board these give you an inch of lift so you do not need a sacrificial board underneath. That alone is very useful.
 
#12 ·
Hi Mike

It just be me I guess ,,,when I to do the edge of a board it's almost always clamped down and hanging over the edge..I don't use the mats the norm, I don't trust them the norm because they do fill up with router dust ,then the board will slip around ..


It's just me :)" cookies" I'm sure many will like them..

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#13 ·
Bob, when edge routing a piece of wood free hand there should be no difference in the amount of tear out. The difference is you are not chewing up a sacrificial board under the wood you are routing. This is similar to the method BJ uses in clamping the board over the edge of a table. The main difference is you do not have to use the clamps and can rout the entire circumference in one pass. You do not have to worry about cutting up your routing mat if it is larger than the work piece. Almost any shape can be supported by where you place the cookies. I do not expect everyone to rush out and buy them, but I see them as a very useful tool and wanted to get the word out to our members first.
 
#16 ·
"It just be me I guess ,,,when I to do the edge of a board it's almost always clamped down and hanging over the edge..I don't use the mats the norm, I don't trust them the norm because they do fill up with router dust ,then the board will slip around .."


It's not just you Bj, what you've posted could well have been written by me. It's obvious that we have both tried "router mats" and arrived at the same conclusion. I'm certainly interested in hearing first hand reports about these "cookies", who knows, they may turn out to be the best thing since sliced bread.
 
#17 ·
My router mat serves a very good purpose. It lines a tool chest drawer, to cushion my tools and keep them from sliding around.

Speaking of things that immobilize wood for routing (besides a good clamp), has anyone seen one of those air compressor powered "vacuum bases" suck against the benchtop and your wood? They seem a bit like taking a bazooka to a spitball fight.
 
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