Using the lr 32

[pettyconstruction]

I have a deck coming up,
and I was thinking that the lr 32 maybe the ticket.

I have a drilled and plugged deck,and think the 1010/1400 router may help.
I'm thinking of using the rail and router to pre drill the holes nice and straight

So my question is this. Can the routers take a countersink bit?
With the rail,I can see the holes being lazer straight,
What does the masses think?
Let the chatting start,
Chuck

 

[ccarrolladams]

Your immediate problem is that although a plunge router can drill holes, it requires entirely different drill bits that would a conventional hard drill.

When using a countersink normally you slow down your hand drill. The minimum speed of an OF1010 or OF1400 is several times the maximum speed used with conventional drill bits.

The bits used with the OF1010 and OF1400 for "drilling" shelf-in and cabinet hardware hole are designed as specialized router bits intended to rotate at thousands of RPM.

However, I do have a suggestion, assuming you already have either the OF1010 or OF1400 and the rest of the LR32 system:

What you could do is use a 3mm spade bit to drill pilot holes in the deck material. Then finish the hole using a conventional hand drill.

If it turns out the hole spacing is not multiples of 32mm, then I suggest instead of a Holy Rail us a non-drilled Guide Rail. Simply mark the hole spacing. The downside to the LR32 plate is the index pin is spring loaded and thus difficult to keep in the disengaged position.

 

[pettyconstruction]

Thanks for the reply,
I don't have the lr32 ,but thought I would if it will work.
I did think about the base plate with a non wholly rail.

So maybe a bit the correct diameter,and a depth stop.
Thoughts?

Thanks again,Chuck

 

[ccarrolladams]

The problem is that router bits which will work as drills do not come in a wide selection of sizes. 3mm is about the smallest.

 

[pettyconstruction]

Ok, so I think a 8-10 mm bit should do it,and a rail.
I will post my results,thanks again,Chuck

 

[Dave Rudy]

Another thought is that there are router bits which will cut like countersinks -- chamfer bits.  If you can match the sizing, you could get a nice chamfer for countersink and have the bulletproof precision of the LR 32 at your disposal. 

HTH

Dave