Thread: new member router question

I may have missed the point, but the router should be fixed in position and not set for plunge cutting. The router bit protrudes from the bottom of the jig and in my experience which is very limited on dovetail jigs, a normal dovetail bit will not pass through the jig bushing.Once you have set the depth it needs to remain in that position to give you the cut you need.

John

What John C said. Fit the guide bush then insert the bit from the outside (bottom) (the dove bit is tapered and should fit this way), set the depth of cut and lock it in. Adjust the depth slightly up or down after practising on scrap to achieve tight dovetails. Good luck and happy routing.

thanks all , i can fit the bit ok , it's when i fit the guidebush the problem starts , the bit won't go through the 10mm width of the guidebush hole .it would be better if i could fit the bit after i fit the guide bush . but you can't . bit pushed for time now , i'll sort it later bye .

I think your jig is designed to take 1/4" shank bits or bits with a ball bearing collar on the bit itself - my Carbatec one is designed to use bits with the BB on the shaft.

If the bit that won't go thru the guide came with the jig, I can only suggest you were given the wrong bit. You will probably need to shell out for a 1/4" bit - IIRC the Triton comes with an adaptor sleeve which needs to be correctly oriented in the 1/2 holder - just make sure the thru' slots line up.

It's actually simpler than you think.

1. Wind down the router till the shaft locks
2. Insert the router bit into the template guide
3. Fit the router bit into the router, and tighten
4. Lock the template guide in position
5. Use the microadjuster to set the final depth of the bit.
6. Lock the plunge shaft lock.

The bit will always be protruding, so be careful. This is how you have to work with a lot of bits, where the diameter of the cutter is wider than the template.

thanks all , i did put the bit through the guidebush before as you are saying . but when i came to take it back out is when the trouble started . i had to take one of the clear plastic dust collecter sides off . i have refitted the bit the same way . i'll probly try it over the weekend . thanks for the help an advice .

Surprised you had to take off the plastic dust collector side - I've used the same setup, and hadn't been reduced to doing that. If it went together fine using those steps, simply reversing them should work (ie start by undoing the template guide, then plunge till the shaft locks .........

yes i should have removed the guidebush first . thanks all