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6th August 2019, 01:03 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Guide Bushes
Hi, I have a Festool OF1400 which comes with 30mm guide ring. Where can I get metric guide bushes to suit.... cheers
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6th August 2019, 06:08 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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I think you'll find that the diameter of the recess in the router base to take the bushes is 1-3/16", not 30mm. The only place that I'm aware of that you can get a set of metric bushes is Axminster in the UK - UJK Technology Metric Threaded Guidebush Set - Router Guide Bushes - Routing - Power Tool Accessories - Accessories | Axminster Tools & Machinery
Any particular reason you want metric bushes? If you're going to be using imperial bits the imperial bushes are much more versatile.
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7th August 2019, 12:16 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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Hi, the copying ring to take the guide bushings as supplied by Festool has a 27mm ID and a 30mm OD, The Rockler set that I have are all 1&3/16 diameter. Preferably I would like an imperial copying ring to accommodate the Rockler set, unfortunately Festool AU cannot help me. I have emailled Festool USA for advice... alternatively I will look at that axminster set you linked but I need to ensure they will fit my current ring... why does it need to be so hard??
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7th August 2019, 12:39 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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Because Festool made it that way by not providing an adaptor with an industry standard size recess. You can rest assured that if they make a set of bushes to suit they would want an arm and a leg for them. So one of these is what you need - https://www.amazon.com/Festool-49356.../dp/B002U5UGFM The other possibility would be to fit an aftermarket base plate with a standard size recess in it?
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7th August 2019, 02:24 PM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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Festool 493566 Guide Bushing Adapter | The Tool Nut This is the same shape as the one I currently have( which is this one https://www.festool.com.au/products/...-router_492185) but is not the same part number. However the link you suppliied is the same part number BUT a different profile???? SO HARD!
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Festool 493566 Guide Bushing Adapter | The Tool Nut This is the same shape as the one I currently have( which is this one https://www.festool.com.au/products/...-router_492185) but is not the same part number. However the link you suppliied is the same part number BUT a different profile???? SO HARD!
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7th August 2019, 03:01 PM #6GOLD MEMBER
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The part you've linked to has a guide bush integrated into the adaptor plate. There's actually 7 different sizes to fit the OF1400 on that site. The adaptor plate on Amazon is to take standard Porter Cable style bushes (1-3/16"). If you have a look at the product description on Amazon it states under 'From the Manufacturer' - 'Accepts industry standard two-piece threaded guide bushings'. It should do the job for you.
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7th August 2019, 03:18 PM #7GOLD MEMBER
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The forum is having hiccup's, I posted a reply and now it's disappeared.
Part 492185 (the part you have) is a 30mm bushing with integrated adaptor plate, it's not designed to have other hardware attached to it. Part no. 493566 is designed to take standard Porter Cable style bushes (1-3/16"). On both Amazon and Festool 493566 Guide Bushing Adapter | The Tool Nut it states, 'Accepts industry standard two-piece threaded guide bushings'. On the aforementioned site it also says, 'Use your existing guide bearings (they mean bushings) with this unique device'. If you have a close look at the picture on the aforementioned site you can even see the recess that the guide bush drops in to. The Amazon picture is a crock. Part 493566 will do the job for you.
Whoo! Now my previous post is back, must have been lost in the ether.
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7th August 2019, 10:36 PM #8
Also available locally. https://www.idealtools.com.au/produc...or-by-festool/
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