Contact! (OOPS).

[fritter63]

So, had a little accident today while using the MFS to cut circles. I had the 1/2" carbide bit in while I trimmed the edge of some wine barrel tops (it was the only bit that gave me the depth I needed).

While turning it with both hands on the MFS, the router (30 mm guide) actually started to come out of the circle cutting insert and the bit contacted it and cut a conical section out.

See pictures.

I'm thinking that this doesn't warrant replacement, as it's inconsequential to holding the 30 mm guide in place?

Thoughts?

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[tjbnwi]

As long as the bushing is still snug no reason the replace the keeper.

Tom

 

[Kev]

Sounds like you should have had your third hand on the router [scared]

 

[fritter63]

Sounds like you should have had your third hand on the router [scared]

Yeah, never had a problem with it but usually use a 1/4" spiral bit.

 

[tbellemare]

Were you moving real fast, Fritter?

Oh, I concur, there is nothing really wrong with that part. It just has an additional, optional feature...

Tom

 

[#Tee]

its ok i forgot to set plunge dept today and chopped into the alum extrusion on my mft3  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(...that hurts me more than my car gettin keyed

 

[Kev]

its ok i forgot to set plunge dept today and chopped into the alum extrusion on my mft3  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(...that hurts me more than my car gettin keyed

Fortunately spare parts are available.

Can't agree on the car - senseless purposeful destruction ruins my faith in mankind - I'd rather just be annoyed at my own clumsiness!

 

[fritter63]

Can't agree on the car - senseless purposeful destruction ruins my faith in mankind - I'd rather just be annoyed at my own clumsiness!

I know, right? Have never understood that.

"Human race? You're astronauts  still pee in their suits!" - my favorite Martian