Router help

[Steve Bennett]

I have a new hitachi router but i have a question. I have a 3/8's round over bit that i cant get high enough into the base for it to work correctly. It hits the plastic base and all i get when i try to use it on 1 inch stock is something that would work for moulding if i cut it out at table saw, but i cant get a nice round over on the top of stock. What am i doing wrong? or does someone know of a router base with a larger hole that would let me move bit higher?

[John Schaben]

Hi Steve - what model Hitachi do you have? I have the M12VC, 2 1/4hp job. Can you post a picture? A 3/8 roundover should only be about 1 1/4 in diameter so if the base isn't centered, you could be hitting the removable bushing adapter. Problem I have with that is my adapter is metal. Photo would definately help here.

[Mike McGuire]

I don't have that router Steve but with mine, there are two bases that come with it.  1 has a larger opening for bits with a larger head.  The base is changed depending on the size of the bit.

[Steve Bennett]

I have the same model. Now are you talking about the round metal piece in the center of the plastic base? I took that off and now I can raise the bit and did a test piece and got just what I wanted, a nice smooth round over. So if that was what you where saying, Please tell me what that piece is for? The instructions that came with this tool were sorely lacking

[John Schaben]

HI Steve, that's an adapter plate so you can use the Porter Cable style (1-3/16") guide bushings. I find guide bushings are very useful and I keep that item on the plunge base.

Steve Bennett said:

I have the same model. Now are you talking about the round metal piece in the center of the plastic base? I took that off and now I can raise the bit and did a test piece and got just what I wanted, a nice smooth round over. So if that was what you where saying, Please tell me what that piece is for? The instructions that came with this tool were sorely lacking

[Steve Bennett]

So its ok not to use that?

[John Schaben]

Hi Steve - Yes, that is only needed to use guide bushings. Did you get the kit with both fixed and plunge bases or just the fixed base?

Steve Bennett said:

So its ok not to use that?

[Steve Bennett]

Just the fixed. Thank you for all your help with this. I'm very greatful

[will delaney]

Hi Steve, Something you don't want to do. I learned the hard way. Happy and safe routing.

[Steve Bennett]

Ouch I take it that's a nail you hit while routing. Thanks again all of you, for all your help. your great!!!