Makita RP1800

Hi there, i own a Makita RP1800 and would like to use it to do bowtie inlays.
Not sure on what exactly i need as in components that will fit as in the bit that i need to attach to the base and then the right size bushing that will go in the base if you kno what i mean?

You won't be able to use the supplied guide bushing for this. The RP1800 looks like it has the standard Makita base opening hole so there are a few different ways you can go:
1. Buy a replacement base that takes standard Porter Cable guide bushings, like - https://www.carbatec.com.au/power-to...c-style-bushes
2. Buy a guide bush adaptor - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Router-T...rW4:rk:13:pf:0
3. Buy a guide bushing set that includes the adaptor - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Router-G...ED8W:rk:4:pf:0

Don't feel that you need to purchase any of these items from the places I've linked to as I expect you could get them at a better price with a bit of a search. For instance I now notice that McJing have the replacement base for $15 as opposed to the $39 that Carbatec want - https://mcjing.com.au/categorybrowse...ategoryid=1345. And they also have the butterfly templates at what looks like a reasonable price - https://mcjing.com.au/categorybrowse...ategoryid=1253. You will, of course, have to buy a inlay bushing and bit set - https://mcjing.com.au/categorybrowser.aspx?categoryid=1346

Hope this helps and welcome to the forum.

Cheers,
David

I would just use a bearing guided bit (at the shank end) and make the template from ply or mdf.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-2-x-11...rDL:rk:29:pf:0
Regards
John

I was assuming that the inlay would be on display? You're liable to get some nasty tear out on the edges with a pattern bit of the type orraloon has suggested. If the inlay is only to be used as a joint and won't be on display a pattern bit would probably be ok though.

I've bought this kind of gear from McJings, as suggested by aldav above - recommended. They have everything you need including a universal router base, guide bushings, bowtie templates, etc. Everything fitted on my DW621 router, and I'm sure it would fit Makita too.

Thanks for the reply guys, much appreciated.
Since posting i did come across the mentioned components, ive ordered it from Mcjings and im keen to have a muck around when i return from my swing