Silverlight68
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Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening (depending where you're all living ;-)
I have a question about the base plate of the OF 1400 router. I've seen a number of posts about the 1400 and base plate issues but I haven't seen anything that addresses my predicament (yet).
This is the deal: I want to use a lock mitre bit in my router, and I've ordered a jig to calibrate the height and fence distance.
This is the jig: http://www.infinitytools.com/Lock-Miter-Master-Jig-For-Bits-Cutting-3_8-3_4-Stock/productinfo/LMM-002/
However, I'm NOT using the router in a router table, but handheld. So, in order to use the calibrating jig, I need a base plate that comes as close to the bit possible so the bit jig can rest on it.
I'm thinking I might have to use the Festool 492574 Small bore base plate to accomplish this, although I don't think the bit will pass through it; the 1/2" shank will, but the cutting assembly won't. This means I'll have to plunge and lock the height to attach the bit through the narrow bore base plate.
It would be goofy as hell, but I think it should work.
Anyone here see a problem with this or have some tips?
Thanks!
I have a question about the base plate of the OF 1400 router. I've seen a number of posts about the 1400 and base plate issues but I haven't seen anything that addresses my predicament (yet).
This is the deal: I want to use a lock mitre bit in my router, and I've ordered a jig to calibrate the height and fence distance.
This is the jig: http://www.infinitytools.com/Lock-Miter-Master-Jig-For-Bits-Cutting-3_8-3_4-Stock/productinfo/LMM-002/
However, I'm NOT using the router in a router table, but handheld. So, in order to use the calibrating jig, I need a base plate that comes as close to the bit possible so the bit jig can rest on it.
I'm thinking I might have to use the Festool 492574 Small bore base plate to accomplish this, although I don't think the bit will pass through it; the 1/2" shank will, but the cutting assembly won't. This means I'll have to plunge and lock the height to attach the bit through the narrow bore base plate.
It would be goofy as hell, but I think it should work.
Anyone here see a problem with this or have some tips?
Thanks!