Router bushing for my new dewalt 611 with plung - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T15:15:57Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/router-bushing-for-my-new-dewalt-611-with-plung?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A584604&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCountersunk holes in the rout…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-09:2900167:Comment:5848192013-12-09T03:49:58.578ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Countersunk holes in the router base plate should align with mounting holes in the router base---</p>
<p>and they will, if the holes are machined accurately.</p>
<p>However, I've found some to be off a tad, and required some fine tuning to make the mounting holes ''dead on".</p>
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<p>Elongated holes in the base plate provides for adjustment.</p>
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<p>"If you can't make it perfect, make it adjustable".</p>
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<p>When the base plate in not centered with the collet, the router…</p>
<p>Countersunk holes in the router base plate should align with mounting holes in the router base---</p>
<p>and they will, if the holes are machined accurately.</p>
<p>However, I've found some to be off a tad, and required some fine tuning to make the mounting holes ''dead on".</p>
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<p>Elongated holes in the base plate provides for adjustment.</p>
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<p>"If you can't make it perfect, make it adjustable".</p>
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<p>When the base plate in not centered with the collet, the router bit will interfere in the bushing.</p>
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<p>Insure there is not metal to metal contact with the router bit cutters and the bushing.</p>
<p>Rotate the collet, back and forth, by hand to insure there is clearance, before operating the machine.</p>
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<p><strong>WARNING</strong>:</p>
<p>Perform with task with the machine disconnected from electrical service.</p>
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<p>A router can be a very dangerous tool in the hands of an untrained user.</p>
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<p><strong>NEVER <br/></strong>perform any adjustments, installing/removing a bit, or performing any service to the router with the power supply connected.</p>
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<p>A spinning router bit can grab clothing material and cause serious bodily injury.</p>
<p>It'll be all over, but the shoutin'.</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Timothy Small said:</cite></p>
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</blockquote> I will for sure. Work 12 hour…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-09:2900167:Comment:5850822013-12-09T03:17:51.165ZTimothy Smallhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TimothySmall
I will for sure. Work 12 hour days till Wednesday but I am really excited about it. I manage to knock out a little shaker styled coffee for my son, who life in a tiny apartment with only a love seat in the living area. I just need to put some kind of finish on it, this week. I posted a picture on my profile page. And I'll post the router table picture soon.<br />
Thanks
I will for sure. Work 12 hour days till Wednesday but I am really excited about it. I manage to knock out a little shaker styled coffee for my son, who life in a tiny apartment with only a love seat in the living area. I just need to put some kind of finish on it, this week. I posted a picture on my profile page. And I'll post the router table picture soon.<br />
Thanks Good luck with building that…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-09:2900167:Comment:5850792013-12-09T03:12:23.626ZTroyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Troy681
<p>Good luck with building that table Tim. And if you have the time after you've finished, please post a photo so we can all see it. I'd like to have a visual of your handiwork. :)<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Timothy Small said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/router-bushing-for-my-new-dewalt-611-with-plung?xg_source=activity#2900167Comment584604"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"> I started making a poor mans router table this week with 2'x3' sheet of 3/4 MDF. That…</div>
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<p>Good luck with building that table Tim. And if you have the time after you've finished, please post a photo so we can all see it. I'd like to have a visual of your handiwork. :)<br/> <br/> <cite>Timothy Small said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/router-bushing-for-my-new-dewalt-611-with-plung?xg_source=activity#2900167Comment584604"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"> I started making a poor mans router table this week with 2'x3' sheet of 3/4 MDF. That will be a big help as well. I'm really looking forward to adding a extra touch to my projects with the router.</div>
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</blockquote> Okay, thanks. I just thought…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-09:2900167:Comment:5850782013-12-09T01:12:50.682ZTimothy Smallhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TimothySmall
Okay, thanks. I just thought the base and screws where predetermined. I'll be ordering one.<br />
Tim
Okay, thanks. I just thought the base and screws where predetermined. I'll be ordering one.<br />
Tim Tim,
The "centering cone" is…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-09:2900167:Comment:5850762013-12-09T00:38:36.510ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Tim,</p>
<p>The "centering cone" is necessary to accurately center the base onto the router base frame.</p>
<p>This is a must, when you're using a router bit in the bushing---the bit needs to be accurately centered.</p>
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<p>Insert the centering bit into the collet, hand-tighten the collet nut.</p>
<p>Position the base losely on the router base.</p>
<p>Insert the screws---</p>
<p>align the base opening with the cone, so it makes intimate contact around the cone and with the opening in…</p>
<p>Tim,</p>
<p>The "centering cone" is necessary to accurately center the base onto the router base frame.</p>
<p>This is a must, when you're using a router bit in the bushing---the bit needs to be accurately centered.</p>
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<p>Insert the centering bit into the collet, hand-tighten the collet nut.</p>
<p>Position the base losely on the router base.</p>
<p>Insert the screws---</p>
<p>align the base opening with the cone, so it makes intimate contact around the cone and with the opening in the base.</p>
<p>Rotate the router collet by hand during centering.</p>
<p>Tighten the screws.</p>
<p>Remove the centering cone, and store it with your router bits and bushings.</p>
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<p></p> Hey, I'll get the centering b…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-08:2900167:Comment:5848782013-12-08T21:16:45.479ZTimothy Smallhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TimothySmall
Hey, I'll get the centering bit. I thought I would only need that if I was making a base/jig? Your right on with that edge guide. Looks great but too late.<br />
Thanks again.
Hey, I'll get the centering bit. I thought I would only need that if I was making a base/jig? Your right on with that edge guide. Looks great but too late.<br />
Thanks again. Hi Tim,
I find that this Roc…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-08:2900167:Comment:5849632013-12-08T17:24:29.159ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Hi Tim,</p>
<p><img src="http://rockler.resultspage.com/thumb.php?s=273&f=http%3a%2f%2fassets.rockler.com%2fmedia%2fcatalog%2fproduct%2f3%2f1%2f31186-05-1000.jpg" alt="Universal Router..." width="206" height="206"/></p>
<p>I find that this Rockler Universal Router Base, #31186, is much more useful than the edge guide offered by DeWalt. The insert accommodates guide bushings.</p>
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<p>Hi Tim,</p>
<p><img src="http://rockler.resultspage.com/thumb.php?s=273&f=http%3a%2f%2fassets.rockler.com%2fmedia%2fcatalog%2fproduct%2f3%2f1%2f31186-05-1000.jpg" alt="Universal Router..." width="206" height="206"/></p>
<p>I find that this Rockler Universal Router Base, #31186, is much more useful than the edge guide offered by DeWalt. The insert accommodates guide bushings.</p>
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I'd suggest obtaining t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-08:2900167:Comment:5849622013-12-08T17:11:45.075ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41pH32qu2kL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Product Details"/></p>
<p>Tim,</p>
<p>I'd suggest obtaining this ''centering cone", DNP617.</p>
<p>It's necessary to insure the router bit is centered in the base and bushings.</p>
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<p>Tim,</p>
<p>I'd suggest obtaining this ''centering cone", DNP617.</p>
<p>It's necessary to insure the router bit is centered in the base and bushings.</p> Guys thanks, I plan on gettin…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-06:2900167:Comment:5846042013-12-06T14:09:12.200ZTimothy Smallhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TimothySmall
Guys thanks, I plan on getting the brass bushing set. Good tip on the owners manual, I should have looked there first. I have had a router and used one in the past to make dado's, many years ago. Since I started woodworking again, I have not used it really at all. I'll also get the dust collector and the fence. As well as a good set of router bits. I started making a poor mans router table this week with 2'x3' sheet of 3/4 MDF. That will be a big help as well. I'm really looking forward to…
Guys thanks, I plan on getting the brass bushing set. Good tip on the owners manual, I should have looked there first. I have had a router and used one in the past to make dado's, many years ago. Since I started woodworking again, I have not used it really at all. I'll also get the dust collector and the fence. As well as a good set of router bits. I started making a poor mans router table this week with 2'x3' sheet of 3/4 MDF. That will be a big help as well. I'm really looking forward to adding a extra touch to my projects with the router. Ken Darga said:
Plastic one…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-06:2900167:Comment:5845992013-12-06T09:09:01.105Zmichael evanshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelevans
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/router-bushing-for-my-new-dewalt-611-with-plung?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A584674&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment584674"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Plastic ones I have used they are rubbish ken.<br></br>Compared to what material(s) ?</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/router-bushing-for-my-new-dewalt-611-with-plung?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A584674&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment584674"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Plastic ones I have used they are rubbish ken.<br/>Compared to what material(s) ?</p>
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<p><br/> <cite>michael evans said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/router-bushing-for-my-new-dewalt-611-with-plung#2900167Comment583767"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi tim ,the <strong>brass</strong> bushings seem too last longer.</p>
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