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6th December 2022, 03:12 PM #1Novice
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Makita RP2301 parallel guide
Just picked up this router and exploring options for a new fence /straight edge guide. The one supplied in Australia is pretty short at about 200 mm and lacks an indexed micro adjustment. I see Makita sells an upgraded fence included in some regions and was wondering about anyones experience with it?
Makita Straight Guide Assembly Micro Adjustment - Aluminium 195136-9 | tools.com OS listings have it including 8mm and 10mm guide bars, not sure what we get locally
Alternately the Bosch fence sells for around the same price and looks to be even more adjustable. I've seen where people have used the Makita fence on Bosch routers so would expect vice versa to work. Unfortunately cant find any available in local stores to confirm.
BOSCH Parallel Guide Suits GOF1600 2607001387 | Total Tools
Any thoughts or suggestions welcomed!
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6th December 2022, 03:57 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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My Makita RP2301 uses 12mm bars, the same size as my 3612. I can't imagine smaller diameter bars working very well unless you are able to shim the receiving holes in the base. If you want to have a go at making something yourself the bars on external canvas blinds fit perfectly. If you want something off the shelf you could possibly shim the router base holes with 12mm to 10 or 8 collet adaptors that can be had fairly cheaply on Aliexpress.
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6th December 2022, 10:29 PM #3Novice
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thanks, I'll have a look around the neighbourhood tomorrow night for similar blinds. I'm sure they wont notice a bit of shrinkage
I was thinking of a 12mm OD to 10mm ID bushing should take care of any slop. Still curious if anybody has used either the Bosch or Makita guide/fence and can comment
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6th December 2022, 11:16 PM #4
Whichever way you decide to go Total Tools can order in the Makita guide, part # 195136-9
I did this back in January 2020. Didnt take long, a few days. Mind you it was pre crazy covid supply chain issues.
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6th December 2022, 11:39 PM #5Novice
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Thanks, what size were the rods? Hopefully 12mm??
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7th December 2022, 12:33 AM #6
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7th December 2022, 11:41 AM #7Novice
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yep, that's the same one I linked in the first post.
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