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  1. General Routing
    I’ve come across this forum a few times looking for answers to stuff I couldn’t find googling and here I am again. Looking around online it’s hard to find a recommendation for a bit set to get. I’ve seen it suggested to get a cheaper set of bits to start with and then upgrade what you use as the...
  2. Starting Off
    This question is open to all who can help me out. I have a Wolfcraft table and a Bosch 1617 EVS router. ( The plate is about 3/4" thickness) When I install a bit it doesn't extend above the table far enough. I was told that I could put a 1/2" dowel and a 1/2" rubber grommet to raise the bit up...
  3. Show N' Tell
    I made a tray shelf today to hold my router bits. Holds EXACTLY the width of 10 blocks, but since I don't have that many bits (yet) I took 2 blocks out and put my tape measure in the space. I am so proud! its not perfect.... but the joints are so good I didn't use any glue, nails or screws! just...
  4. New Member Introductions
    Hi everyone. Another new member to your forum. Hoping to be able to share info on recommendations and techniques. Currently working on a cabinet for my entertainment system. So let me start off with my first question. Recently purchased an Amana Router bit (54295) that I planned on using to...
  5. New Member Introductions
    Hi, my name is Bill and I have just aquired a Bosch router. Does anybody know where I can get my hands on a user manual? I'm also in the hunt for bits for this router.:help: Thanks in advance Bill.
  6. Router Bits - Types and Usage
    I am a lumber inspector at one of the largest sawmills in Michigan. I know ALOT about wood but little about woodworking. I purchased some rustic soft maple that I handpicked myself out of our latest runs. At work I ripped it to width and planed it to 3/4"at for flooring. I know soft maple has...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Hey! friends. As my name indicates I do lots of computer stuff to help folks out. I enjoy woodworking when I can find the time. I have an old Craftsman 315.17460 that I inherited from my Dad. I have run it once and made a mess but it was fun. I need some bits so I read the "sticky" on that. I...
  8. New Member Introductions
    Greetings, and happy wood working to all! I am trying to figure out how to change the bits on a 1994 Reliant Heavy Duty Spindle Shaper, and I'm not having much luck. It looks like you need a special tool to get it out. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Richard
  9. Router Bits - Types and Usage
    Okay guys, I'd like to see your photos of how you store router bits and drill bits. I view the forum just about every day and enjoy reading, but really do like seeing photos of your tool setups, shops and your projects built in stages. As you know photos tell a story quickly. Thanks for sharing.
  10. Router Bits - Types and Usage
    when you look for bits, how do you interpret the size?:help::help::help::help: What's it mean?
  11. Router Bits - Types and Usage
    When folks inquire as to the best tool to utilize, we typically begin with a series of questions to ensure that we are providing the correct tool for the application. The below information could assist with getting a better understanding of how to go about the process of choosing the correct...
  12. Router Bits - Types and Usage
    Happy New Year everyone, I have done a little woodwork in the past hobby wise and I have used a router a little, I want to build some new Kitchen cabinet doors raised panel type. and reading the forms I am wondering, If I buy good quality bits and take care of them what kind of life expectancy...
  13. New Member Introductions
    I am a beginning woodworker about to attempt a small project for my wife. She wants me to build some "shutters" for the inside of our dining room windows. I found a set at a Habitat Restore to use as a template. They are a normal rectangular style, however, instead of slats for the "blind"...
  14. Tools and Woodworking
    I'm really annoyed to when buying products since my friend Gilbert, :moil:buy core bit from an online shops saying that it is quality and durable.. but what now?... The core bit sucks and getting breakage easily. Can anyone tell me what and where should I find core bits for wall drilling? I mean...
  15. Tool Reviews
    Hi All, As I'm just starting out, all I seem to do is ask for advice!! Sorry!! Hopefully I'll be able to help someone one day!! I was wondering which brand of drill bits people here use and are those they are happy with. I would like to purchase a high quality set of imperial and metric...
  16. General Routing
    Hey gang.. Thought it was time I shared some of the great cabinet/router items I have.. We run a cabinet shop here in Boise Id. In the process of buying over the years we have found a great market to resell some of the items that we use in our shop and buy in abundance.. :dance3: Please...
  17. General Routing
    Hey guys, haven't worked with a router in a while, and when I did it has been a while. I put some veneer edging on an oak fixture. Was wondering what type of bit I would use to make it flush with the top. As I used 3/4 on a 1/2 piece of oak, it needs to be trimmed. As far as I knew from previous...
  18. New Member Introductions
    Hello - My name is Roy and this is my first post in the Router Forum. I have a sign business in Jacksonville, Fl. and my primary piece of equipment is a Shopbot cnc router. I have been using this cnc since 2000. As my first question i would be interested in specifically how do other Router Forum...
  19. General Routing
    Hi all. I'm new to this forum... and to routing... Wife and I just got our first house, and with that is coming first projects. I've done 6 years of carpentry and simple (pre-finished, cut it to length, cope, and nail) base and casing on new and remodels, but no routing or custom trim...
  20. General Routing
    Hi everyone. I'm new enough that I'm still getting the feel for this site. It looks like it really has a lot to offer. I posted a question the other day in the router bits area, and wasn't successful in finding an answer, so I thought that maybe using a less specific forum might attract someone...
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