[bobj3]

Hi Tom

What is the big deal with a 40mm brass guide when most routers can't use it without a new base plate, I see Bob & Rick are using 1 1/2" one on some of the fixtures, what can be done with one that is 40mm (1 5/8" ) that you can't do with one that's 1 1/2" I still use the 1" one and it works for most of the fixtures I make or use.

Most bits that get that big should not be used on a plunge/hand held router anyway I think or I'm I wrong , most the ads I see, say to be used on a table router Only when the big gets
1 1/2" bigger, that's alot of steel spining under the router plate and if it gets hung up best hold on.

But I'm just asking
Bj

 

[bobj3]

Thanks Tom that helped

Most of the routers I have the collet (chuck) nuts are 22mm and some are 24mm, do you have routers that have collet nuts bigger than that ,if so what kind. ?

One more thing do you use 1 1/2" bits or bigger in your hand held router with a speed control, if so is it safe ?, with a steel guide or do you use the bearing on the bit ? as a guide .
I have not had the guts to try it,even at low speeds no pain no grain BUT this one I will let others try it I think

Thanks
Bj

 

[bobj3]

Amazon.com: Milescraft 1216 TurnLock Metal Nose Bushing Set: Home Improvement

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Mike I am in the process of learning how to use bushings. Because I have a Craftsman router there isn't much info about how to hook it up. So I ordered the Milescraft kit and I am going to use that to start but my question is you mention an adapter that would allow me to use PC stuff. I want to use the brass bushings because the Milescraft stuff doesn't look very sturdy and I would like to start with the PC stuff because other stuff is available. Will the Milescraft kit let me do that? Point me in any direction I am new and need help.