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Why two bits? Can I not just purchase the side fin bit and then turn the black router collar over and put the plastic shim in it?
You can do that, but the new bits are for convenience. They are “One Pass” bits, they cut the flange and the box depth at the same time, without having to use the x-shim (plastic shim). The existing bits work fine, but the new bits are convienent, especially when routing a lot of boards.
With the current system I don’t have to change bits. But if you can use just the new side bit along with the clear plastic shim for the centre box (still using the new side bit) then I’d be interested to know how much it is.
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With the current system I don’t have to change bits. But if you can use just the new side bit along with the clear plastic shim for the centre box (still using the new side bit) then I’d be interested to know how much it is.
You can definitely do that (use the new One Pass side bit on the center box cut), it just involves doing two passes on the center box. The new bit is geared towards the glass houses that do a lot of production, it’s convenient for them when they have two bits in two routers, one for the side cuts and one for the center, but for those who do a few a day, using one bit is probably a good choice. Also, if you’re only doing a few boards a day, the existing bit still works, it just takes more passes to route. The new bits are $80.00.
I did wonder if using two routers was the way to go with these bits. Excellent idea, and I’ll probably buy one (or both) soon. Just a shame you have to do two passes with the center box.
$25.00 buys you a probox router bit with router templates to install boxes. Not expensive and easy.
$80.00 router bit?
Thanks for the heads up on that one.