I w9ukd think it would depend on how much you can adjust it. It's been years sins I've used the kit we used for live efe walnut tops and can't remember
![Material property Font Recipe Fashion accessory Wood]()
![Brown Wood Flooring Floor Tree]()
Router Bushing help
Hello all,
I've never used router bushings but it seems like they'd be very helpful so I started looking into it and I believe I need a base with a threaded center hole and that center hole will accept bushings (with matching size/threads). Can anyone confirm that this is correct and that's all I need? Also, does anyone know of a base for the dewalt dcw600b that they could reference? I believe the one I've listed below (and a couple others I've found) will fit but my model/series isn't listed as being compatible so I thought I'd check with you all.
Thanks,
I've never used router bushings but it seems like they'd be very helpful so I started looking into it and I believe I need a base with a threaded center hole and that center hole will accept bushings (with matching size/threads). Can anyone confirm that this is correct and that's all I need? Also, does anyone know of a base for the dewalt dcw600b that they could reference? I believe the one I've listed below (and a couple others I've found) will fit but my model/series isn't listed as being compatible so I thought I'd check with you all.
Thanks,
21 - 29 of 29 Posts
Not that I can think of.Any reason this is a bad idea?
Instead of a cone just turn a piece of hardwood until it fits snugly into one of the bushings. Then turn it around in the chuck and turn the other end until it will fit in the collette.
See post #17 for how you can center the general bushings. It's about centering the base plate, after centering the plate you can change to the bushing you will actually be using.It's a general bushing set and it did not come with any instructions.
Please be specific why you don't like bushings, you are a far more accomplished woodworker than I am, would like to hear your experience with them. For me they've been great, often for things like oval cat holes that don't need precision, but also stuff like dovetails and experiments with inlays.I hate them and use them as little as possible.
For your bowties, I would use a dado clean out bit.
Re bearing bits, the cutting diameter limits how tight a corner you can make. After routing you hand chisel the corners?
True. My bit collection is currently pretty small though.See post #17 for how you can center the general bushings. It's about centering the base plate, after centering the plate you can change to the bushing you will actually be using.
For me a 1/4" spiral router bit is one of the most useful bits. A 1/4" drill bit will work for centering too, as long as it fits the collet well.
I don’t like the the figuring that goes with it. Seems the offset is not always the same. When I make a template I find it much easier and more accurate to cut it exactly to the size and use a bearing bit. I know there are cases you can’t do that, but not many. Particularly mortises I can’t see a guide bushing there at all.Please be specific why you don't like bushings, you are a far more accomplished woodworker than I am, would like to hear your experience with them. For me they've been great, often for things like oval cat holes that don't need precision, but also stuff like dovetails and experiments with inlays.
Re bearing bits, the cutting diameter limits how tight a corner you can make. After routing you hand chisel the corners?
Yes, hand chiseling corners is no big deal for me.
True, but the benefit to using a cone is that you can leave the base plate screws just a touch loose, then as you lower the bit into the bushing it will nudge it over to perfectly centered.A 1/4" drill bit will work for centering too, as long as it fits the collet well.
21 - 29 of 29 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Woodworking Talk
A forum community dedicated to professional woodworkers and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about shop safety, wood, carpentry, lumber, finishing, tools, machinery, woodworking related topics, styles, scales, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Top Contributors this Month
View All
Rebelwork
248 Replies
woodnthings
180 Replies
Steve Neul
141 Replies
Recommended Communities
