[Rebelwork Woodworking]

So I have been using the Dewalt router, and I must admit I am not very happy with it for a couple of reasons.

1. The base plate isn’t centered approximately.
2. They don’t include a centering tool (an additional 15.00 on Amazon)
3. The screws to the base plate doesn’t allow for movement (if I can even get them loose)
4. Depth adjustment is difficult at best and down right frustrating.
5. The instructions are poor and require flipping back and forth to understand what “lever c” is.

thinking I may do the 90 day no questions asked return and find something else.
I am attempting to learn dovetails and not having the bit centered in the bushing is detrimental to learning the joint.
Thanks for listening!
Jake

I had to buy a new plate as the Bosch was not centered. Bought from routerman for accurate dovetails..

 

[Rebelwork Woodworking]

A centering pin should do the job. But, it looks like Rebelwork's plate is threaded for a conventional bushing size. I found a set with the quarter inch bushing somewhere a long time ago. Nice to have the shorter tube on the bushing.

I don't use the PorterCable type jig for dovetails. So I just use the bearing on the bit to ride on the comb of my Katy jig. Same with the Incra as well. I watched an accomplished woodworker spend an hour on a demo of the PC type and never get a joint that fit. Much easier on the type where you move the wood over a fixed router than the other way around.

There easy once you understand the whys...

 

[Rebelwork Woodworking]

How true you are Joe! I already am thinking a second router for through dovetails, or at least a motor for the plunge base I already have. Did get my PC dovetail jig to do what I purchased it for. I figured out three things. One, quality of wood makes a huge difference. Two, the base router plate does have play on it to adjust. Three, Dewalt should have included the centering cone in a 200.00 router.
take care and I will put finished pictures when it’s completed.
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Maybe the newer routers allow you to adjust the base. Mine dont..