Retir3d Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Title says it all. I have the multiple phenolithic inserts, but don't see, for instance, how to use the porter cable router guide bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Welcome! I can't answer your question but there are a couple folks on here with the SS router table that may be able to. @Mick S comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Looks like SS offers a set with a special phenolic insert. https://www.woodcraft.com/products/9-pc-brass-precision-template-guide-set?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwf39BRCCARIsALXWETywEM5BZqNQGRYRBJyKZRlLMBtO1ltcMkpAE7x9_ryngvEZDQpNhBcaAiNWEALw_wcB# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retir3d Posted November 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Thanks! I have no idea how my searches didn't come up with this product. I should have figured Woodcraft would carry it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 There's nothing about the SS router table itself that would restrict using a guide bushing. The inserts determine if they're compatible. I have a set of Jessem (I believe) inserts and one of them does take PC bushings. FWIW, I saw a similar set to the one shown above at Harbor Freight the other day for $15. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 I have a set of the brass bushings from HF that Mick mentioned. They are actually quite good, but do not come with any sort of insert, so you need one designed to accept the PC style bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 Not to be a troll, but why would you use a router guide bushing in a table? A guide bushing is used most often to route inside a template from above. A router bit with a bearing seems to be the way to go when routing from underneath on a table. Am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Beasley Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 Its used with templates you clamp the wood to to get repeatable patterns. I have a kit for fancy box joints that uses guides on the router tables insert plates. Once set up its a pretty interesting jig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Barron said: Not to be a troll, but why would you use a router guide bushing in a table? A guide bushing is used most often to route inside a template from above. A router bit with a bearing seems to be the way to go when routing from underneath on a table. Am I missing something? I’m kind of betting that op meant bearings instead of bushings. If not, I’m with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 Bushings or bearings can be used for pattern work, but the offset that you have with a bushing can make the math infinitely more complex. The only time I use a bushing is when I want a specific offset that can be had by choosing the right combination of bit & bushing. I rarely use bushings & haven't had occasion to need one in the router table, but that time may come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 And there is always the simple fact that bushings allow the use of templates with bit profiles that do not include a bearing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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