curiosity question

I have been looking at routers in thought of possibly getting one for my next boards, i have been doing boxes with a dremel tool. I have one very dumb question. I understand that the router will let you go down to a specified depth in the box making the hole level for the fin. Is there an additional advantage when it comes to the use of a jig or not? with the dremel i just followed lines i drew on the glass, is it essentially the same when using a router except you are following the edge of the jig? or is there some mechanism that prevents the router from eating at the jig if you go too far over? how does it perfectly follow the jig? do most routers allow for routing up to an inch deep or so nessesary for a box?

thanks

cliff

Hi Cliff,

Router bits have a bearing attached to it on top so when the bit hits the jig it slides smooth with the bearing. Hope that helps.

cheers,

Rio

Hi,

A good jig will be cushioned on the foam and have bumper guides. A better jig will have a clamp mechanism for your center fin stringer cuts. An advantage of router is a custom bit for different manufacturers and it’s basically a good tool to have on hand. A standard plunge router will adjust depth to your specifications generally keyed to jig height + finbox depth. If you find you’re using the same system a lot I’d def. check with the system manufacturer as they might have a router/jig combo.

good luck

I see foamez has a system for future fin installs. will this router also work for routing out a longboard box?

http://www.foamez.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_80&products_id=313

thanks

cliff