[jw2170]

Can you remove the guide bushing and use a longer bearing guided flush trim cutter (pattern bits) and use the edge you have cut so far to run the bearing against?

 

[jw2170]

Keep them for the next project? I use guide bushings for most of my projects...

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[jw2170]

Hi @genaccmiller

I use the guide bushing and flush trim bits in different scenarios.

Guide bushings with straight and bowl cutters with templates for bowls etc.
Pattern bits when using straight or other edges or ( as mentioned, in the router table)
I was suggesting using them on the same project, merely as a way for you to trim to the depth you required.

 

[jw2170]

" Quick question to check if I have this right. If I use my guide bushing on router table, when the router is upside down, would my template be the surface touching the surface of the table with the piece to be cut on top of the template? "

In this case, the guide bushing would be set into the table plate, not the router base plate.

 

[jw2170]

Do,you have rtouter table with a plate?

Most generic table plates will take a PC style guide bush.

This example is my Oak Park table with my Triton router attached...

 

[jw2170]

If hand held routing, I, personally would not use the router inverted.

I am going back to the beginning of the thread to see if we have wandered of topic….