I haven't heard negative reports on any brand of fine wire stapler to date. The fine wire distinction means it uses T-50 type staples instead of the heavier narrow crown staples. I was testing the...
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I haven't heard negative reports on any brand of fine wire stapler to date. The fine wire distinction means it uses T-50 type staples instead of the heavier narrow crown staples. I was testing the...
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This is the Wixey drill press digital depth gauge I am Beta testing. It attaches to either a depth stop rod or to the quill on models like my Delta 12" bench top model. The install as is...
Jay, the easiest way to make box joints is on a router table with an Oak Park style box joint jig. You can also make angled joints with ease.
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Donnie, you can edge joint boards with your router table so if you are buying surfaced boards then the thickness planer would be a great next step. For either a jointer or planer I highly recommend...
I led that "other forum" for 10 years. The "90%" quote is from Bob Rosendahl of the Router Workshop TV series that ran on PBS for 14 seasons. I use the "Keep it simple" methods that Bob taught most...
I have the Una-Gauge and am very happy with it. I also have one of Betterley's Stacc-Vac's which was used a lot on a PC 7518 and is now on a Bosch MRF23EVS router. Everything they make is well...
Hi Tom. I am sure you will be pleased to hear that Trend will ship their metric template guides to the US. Used with the Trend UniBase they will fit many of the routers available here. I talked...
It is a new product Kent. I just got it last week. It is only shown in a video on Kreg's site.
Many ways to skin a cat or build a joint. I would rout a v groove in a scrap of wood and use a clamp to hold the pieces in position for drilling/screwing. I think an AutoMax clamp from Kreg would...
I tried low odor "Green" mineral spirits from HD on the last two tools I had to clean: The Cutech jointer and the General International Excalibur deluxe cast iron router table/lift. It worked well...
The Kreg jig is available in both 5 and 6 mm versions. I noticed that the 5 mm pins are half the cost of the 6 mm pins. $2.50 for 50 in 5 mm and $5 for 50 in 6 mm on Amazon. The removable edge...
Glenn, I figured if there was any interest on the photos I could add information.
The first two photos are a couple of plywood ski jigs. These can be used for surfacing a board, bowl and tray...
People come up with great solutions for using their routers and I would like to see any jigs you use. The best thing about online forums is sharing these ideas to help others....
Eric, the Colt is a high quality trim router and I think you will be pleased with it. The different bases allow you to many jobs that would be difficult with full sized routers. I had the prototype...
Michael, for bits that won't see much use any brand will work well out of the box. Since this type of bit set will see a lot of use over the years going with Whiteside is a good choice; that is what...
Rick, Musclechucks are for routers that accept 1/2" collets.
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I know what you mean Andrew. I had my doubts about the Cutech but I was pleasantly surprised. Check out this very weathered shipping crate material, hiding inside was canary wood!
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I have cut them with a flush cut saw but lately I have been using my Bosch multitool with the fine toothed hardwood blade. Then I follow up with the sanding pad attachment.
Dave, limit your passes to removing 1/4" of material each time for the best results. George's advice about using a shim works or you can adjust your fence. What project are you working on? Maybe a...
In an effort to save space in my garage shop I tried the Cutech jointer. It is far superior to the Delta bench top jointer I had a few years ago; in fact it does a better job that the HF 6" full...
Fred, when you need to rout a cavity or opening it is easy to carpet tape four boards in position like the VariJig.(I did this for years) That little foot attachment for the T-4 goes on one of the...
There are always alternative methods for most woodworking and no wrong way to go about it as long as you keep safety in mind. Routers can do so much more than cut a decorative edge or make a dado...
The T-4 is nice to work with; both for routing and free hand carving. Have you used the small foot that is included in the kit for balance with any jigs or templates Fred? I have used mine with the...
Hi Ellery, it is nice to find you here. One of these days I will get all my routers into one photo. One of the local guys just bought my Grizzly table with the Triton TRA-001 router.(I need the...
Ashley, I prefer the Bosch 1617EVSPK. Bosch has less run out than most other brands and the bearings are better. This is the combo kit others are based on. 2-1/4 hp is enough to spin most bits,...