[Terry Gambrell]

Hello, new to the forum. Just bought a router crafter and I'm trying to find out what types of bits you use to make barley twist legs.

 

[kp91]

I don't know a lot about the Router Crafter, but check out Magnate.net for ornamental milling bits. That is what I use on my Legacy, and they have a large range of barley twist and rope moulding bits.

magnate.net/SearchResults.asp?Cat=23

 

[Gulliverguy]

I will try them out, thank you. I watched a youtube video and the operator was using a craftsman #3 bit which was straight but I've yet to find another like it.

 

[old55]

Welcome to the forum Terry.

 

[jaguar1201]

Router crafter bits

Terry, did you not get a copy of the router crafter manual with the machine that shows what craftsman part number bits (and their shapes) are used to produce the various patterns? If not, i can send you a copy. These are older bits, that you can pick up unused on e-bay. I have accumulated several bits that i use to make rope twist spindles, and half spindels.
Enrico

 

[RainMan 2.0]

Welcome to the forum Terry .

I leave your query to the experts

 

[BrianS]

Terry, here are some related files for the Routercrafter you might find usefull. These are all PDF files so you will need Adobe reader to view them.

router-crafter-files

Craftsman-router-crafter-manual