My brushless version of that router is probably my favourite portable tool. Mine came with a few guides, but very limited. I like the mini-fence too. Good to know there is a simple way to get more options.
I think mine came with one guide... but I'm not sure if it was a QC issue or something else, but it was so loose that it was actually unusable, and it was Makita's own system so I couldn't (at the time) find any more anyway :/
🤣🤣hahahahahaha🤣🤣 When you removed the protective paper from the acrylic, I saw there was more paper underneath, and in that split second thought aww $hi+ some cheeky bugger put 2 layers on, then I realised it's bloody see through and was the paper on the other side! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Neat homemade addition, mate. 👍🏽
Nice video, Paul! Maybe glue 2 thin strips on the wood alongside the acrylic? That would keep it from twisting and force it to slide in a straight line only.
You're right, that'd stop twist...but the twisting *can* be advantageous in some cases! Because the orientation of the router/bit doesn't matter (round cutter doesn't have a "square" alignment when cutting), twisting can act as a micro adjustment by just loosening one of the two lock knobs. Of course...if it glides smoothly in a straight line that would probably provide the same micro adjustment, hah
I have just bought one of these routers. A circular piece of metal came with it which is referred to as the guide bush adaptor. I was looking for a video which would explain how to attach this part and this one came up. There doesn't seem to be any explanation video in existence as to how to attach this part, which makes me wonder is this a new addition which would make what this guy is suggesting no longer necessary?
Different locations sell different packages. Mine came with a bushing that fit the fixed base, but not the plunge. At the time i purchased my router, the plunge base wasn't an option.
@@TheWoodKnight thank you I'm in England bought the basic package cordless. I see, thanks for your reply, I can see you have made a great mod in this video. I don't have the plunge base yet so I guess I can just use what I've got once I learn how to attach it.
Nice work, I actually have made several router base plates but when I needed one that fit a bushing somehow it didn't occur to me that I could make one for THAT, too. Nice work, very approachable project.
I know this is an old video, but just what I am looking for. Please can you tell me if plans are still available for this ? I can't seem to find them via the link in the Video description? Many thanks in advance 😁
@@TheWoodKnight OK Thanks for the reply, I saw a link to your plans and just assumed there was one for the Router Bush Jig 😁 I've ordered some 6mm perspex arriving tomorrow so will get started on it soon, so thanks for the Video.
Ah, looks like all the cheap-chinese-importers are calling them 'chamfer counter sinks'. www.ebay.com.au/itm/4pcs-Chamfer-Countersink-Deburring-Drill-Bit-Set-Crosshole-Cutting-Metal-Tool-GU/401746005173?epid=18015933782&hash=item5d89ed8cb5:g:~JMAAOSwT4lWTww8
Honestly, I think when looking at the brass/portercable bushings, they're all mostly the same. My big Bosch router has the bosch specific bushings and they're "unique" but not better than the brass ones. The one I have is the generic "8 piece brass bushing" set that comes with two brass lock nuts, in a plastic case. At least 5 different brands sell it on Amazon, they alll look the same. ie amzn.to/3eiVEQ8 (not a specific recommendation as I haven't purchased that one, but looks identical to the kit I have!)
Move ZIG
Can't you just use the 321492 ? I just can't seem to figure out how it mounts, and there's no video or guide that shows how it's done.
love the thumbnail title ref
My brushless version of that router is probably my favourite portable tool. Mine came with a few guides, but very limited. I like the mini-fence too. Good to know there is a simple way to get more options.
I think mine came with one guide... but I'm not sure if it was a QC issue or something else, but it was so loose that it was actually unusable, and it was Makita's own system so I couldn't (at the time) find any more anyway :/
I bought an adaptor off eBay . I have the cordless version of this tool it is fantastic .
Hi
I have the same router
And I bought the katsu brass bushing set
And they fit perfectly
John s
Manchester
ENGLAND
7:18, speaking of your workbench, mind sharing the wood vice/cleat you are using? Thank you for the video too.
It's a HNT Gordon Tail Vise, made here in Australia. hntgordon.com.au/products/tail-vice
@@TheWoodKnight thank you.
🤣🤣hahahahahaha🤣🤣
When you removed the protective paper from the acrylic, I saw there was more paper underneath, and in that split second thought aww $hi+
some cheeky bugger put 2 layers on, then I realised it's bloody see through and was the paper on the other side! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Neat homemade addition, mate. 👍🏽
When I was drilling it, I constantly thought I was off by about 5mm because of parallax issues. Dang clear stuff messing with our brains!
Could you please tell me what is the dia of the hole in the plunge base. I mean can we use a profiling bit of dia 43 mm with it ?
As it simple, how it great. Love it
Instant like just for the title 😁
Nice video, Paul! Maybe glue 2 thin strips on the wood alongside the acrylic? That would keep it from twisting and force it to slide in a straight line only.
You're right, that'd stop twist...but the twisting *can* be advantageous in some cases! Because the orientation of the router/bit doesn't matter (round cutter doesn't have a "square" alignment when cutting), twisting can act as a micro adjustment by just loosening one of the two lock knobs.
Of course...if it glides smoothly in a straight line that would probably provide the same micro adjustment, hah
Very smart. Thank you.
Sweet, that's something I have to get around to, I have the same base, such a good little router
I have just bought one of these routers. A circular piece of metal came with it which is referred to as the guide bush adaptor. I was looking for a video which would explain how to attach this part and this one came up. There doesn't seem to be any explanation video in existence as to how to attach this part, which makes me wonder is this a new addition which would make what this guy is suggesting no longer necessary?
Different locations sell different packages. Mine came with a bushing that fit the fixed base, but not the plunge. At the time i purchased my router, the plunge base wasn't an option.
@@TheWoodKnight thank you I'm in England bought the basic package cordless. I see, thanks for your reply, I can see you have made a great mod in this video. I don't have the plunge base yet so I guess I can just use what I've got once I learn how to attach it.
Thanks Paul 😊
Nice work, I actually have made several router base plates but when I needed one that fit a bushing somehow it didn't occur to me that I could make one for THAT, too. Nice work, very approachable project.
I know this is an old video, but just what I am looking for. Please can you tell me if plans are still available for this ? I can't seem to find them via the link in the Video description? Many thanks in advance 😁
You don't need plans for it - measure and mark directly from the router itself
@@TheWoodKnight OK Thanks for the reply, I saw a link to your plans and just assumed there was one for the Router Bush Jig 😁
I've ordered some 6mm perspex arriving tomorrow so will get started on it soon, so thanks for the Video.
Top idea, a must do for me.👍
Nicely done Paul, thanks for the info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
subscribed off just this one video, liked the detail in explanations, keep up the good work!
you need to use a clock gauge on your drill set up as the bits are wobbling. Something is not set up correctly. Good info otherwise. Thanks
What thickness acrylic did you use please?
6mm
This video is getting a like just because of the cover photo.
i need to do that too
Great video mate, any chance you could link to the counter sink bits you mentioned, not seeing much on Aussie ebay, thanks
Ah, looks like all the cheap-chinese-importers are calling them 'chamfer counter sinks'.
www.ebay.com.au/itm/4pcs-Chamfer-Countersink-Deburring-Drill-Bit-Set-Crosshole-Cutting-Metal-Tool-GU/401746005173?epid=18015933782&hash=item5d89ed8cb5:g:~JMAAOSwT4lWTww8
I've made three so far ... Always handier than the Manufacture's.
Which bushings do you use or recommend? The bushings that came with my rt0700 didn't convince me...
Nice little project, thanks! 👍
Honestly, I think when looking at the brass/portercable bushings, they're all mostly the same. My big Bosch router has the bosch specific bushings and they're "unique" but not better than the brass ones.
The one I have is the generic "8 piece brass bushing" set that comes with two brass lock nuts, in a plastic case. At least 5 different brands sell it on Amazon, they alll look the same. ie amzn.to/3eiVEQ8 (not a specific recommendation as I haven't purchased that one, but looks identical to the kit I have!)
Makiter router lol
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