Re: all aluminium router table top

i later found out that the nut holding the bearing stopper of the pattern bit had slipped causing the mishap..the bearing was wandering up and down as i moved the router.agh!

even though this defect wont affect the performance, i am disappointed aesthetically speaking.
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Does this mean any straight bit can be converted in to a top bearing flush trim / pattern bit? Provided of course the bearing is of the same diameter as the bit. Is this available locally?

Re: all aluminium router table top

@joey,

in theory yes but the collet wont have a big footprint so to speak in a reduced shank length due to addition of the bearing and stop collar. buy instead a dedicated pattern bit instead of this idea.

@timber,
i wonder how whiteside made their own pattern bit.
the whiteside 1/4" length pattern bit you showed me looks enticing for shallow mortising, inlay etc.

i am listing my orders for the fastbreak 5th hehe

Re: all aluminium router table top

Does this mean any straight bit can be converted in to a top bearing flush trim / pattern bit? Provided of course the bearing is of the same diameter as the bit. Is this available locally?

technically Yes it can be converted, but should you, would have to say you should NOT. the pattern bit has a sort of a rabbet that separates the bearing from the bit, small but enough to allow a small space for the bearing to move freely. Besides, a pattern bit cost a few pesos more than a straight bit, so go on the side of safety...

Re: all aluminium router table top

i finally finished the table top now equipped with aluminum miter and t tracks that came from online 4. the wait was sweet (thanks brader timber). i wouldnt have time to do woodwork even if they had arrived earlier. and thankfully the One from above gave me all the needed strength in making this project today.cheers!

the finished aluminum topped router table with kreg combo miter and t track and incra t track for the fence

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wow!!!! doc nice work hmmmmm may kulang at walang pang fence?

I think this one is perfect what do you think doc?hhehehehehe

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wow!!!! doc nice work hmmmmm may kulang at walang pang fence?

I think this one is perfect what do you think doc?hhehehehehe:p:p

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hehehe, Pwede!!!

Re: all aluminium router table top

@ryobi,

oi wag kang ganyan..pwedeng pwede talaga yan..astig!

isalpak mo na yan bro!