Worktop jig - recommended cutter - other options

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Hi All,
just purchased a Festool jig after using a laminated version for several years.  Intially i am very pleased but i have one little issue that i wonder if any of you can help with.

The jig is designed for a 30mm ring and a 14mm cutter.
 
I have got into the habit of using a new cutter for each new job, may be two joints and 6 clamp pockets. By doing this i can use cheaper cutters (£15) and throwing them with out impacting the job cost. 

Problem is deep worktop cutters are generally 12.7mm (1/2 inch) this causes a 2.6mm discrepancy on each joint. 
Not much you may think but if can be a pain when working in some jobs, especially with expensive laminates (£200+ a length).

Has anyone got over the situation, i can only see a couple of options:
a, custom made ring - where from?
b, buy expensive 14mm cutters.
c, have the guide pins machined down by 1.3mm to move the jig further into the work face.

I hope there is a simple solution i have missed.

Many thanks Mo
 
Hi Mo, maybe it's perfectly obvious to other users here but I have no clue about what kind of Festool jig you're talking about. Could you post the model name or a link to it? 
 
quick look on wealdon tools and the replaceable tips for thier cutters are less than a tenner.
 
the festool blades are £62 for 4 which are reversable so equivalent to 8 cutters.
 
Many thanks all, just looked at Wealdon site, brilliant will be ordering tomorrow.  i new there had to be a easy option.

Many thanks
 
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