I ordered my first trim router (a Bosh colt) and 1/4" shank Whiteside rabbeting bit set (1952), planning to use them to route 1/4" rabbets for the back panel of a cabinet that I'm building. (Pretty much used it as an excuse to by the trimmer ) I just received them tonight and rather shocked by how big the rabbeting bit is (1/2" cutter length, 1-3/8" large diameter, still in box, looks bigger than that to my eyes). Taking a quick measurement, the base opening is just about 1-1/2" (maybe another 1/4" if I take off the plastic bottom piece). The manual says a bit must be <1/4" of the opening... so, pretty much at the max size.
Does anyone here use this combo by any chance? Is this a bad idea? (I'm inclined to think so...)
I have not actually tested the fit as I have not opened the bit set case, and I would exchange for 1/2" shank set if this setup is no-go.
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!