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πŸ”§ Milescraft 1201 Base Plate/Bushing Set: Enhanced Precision for Router Operations Review

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Description of πŸ”§ Milescraft 1201 Base Plate/Bushing Set: Enhanced Precision for Router Operations

Durable guide bushings maintain consistent alignment with any router template shape. Turn-n-lock technology features fast tool free guide Bushing exchanges on most routers. Includes 8 common bushing sizes: 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”. 1/2", 5/8”, 51/64” and 7/16” & 5/8” extended nose. Includes top hat adapter to convert other metal bushings into turn-n-lock quick change bushings. Tough polycarbonate BasePlate can be modified with a drill or file to fit nonstandard routers. Please refer to product manual for router combability.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Advertised as brass but is actually Farris metal

Was glad to get this as I'm just starting out Making furniture Was disappointed when this arrived and was steel and not brass as advertised so I am guessing it will eventually start to rust and the rust will need to be chipped off from time to time.

Pros
  • Includes 8 common bushing sizes: 5/16", 3/8", 7/16". 1/2", 5/8", 51/64" and 7/16" and 5/8" extended nose
Cons
  • I vaguely remember

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great in power tools and hand tools

I've been using two sets of these router guides since 2018. I have seen several photos of broken bushings but have had nothing but great service from mine. I drill custom panels to fit my routers and use a steel centering guide (not the plastic guide that comes with the kit). When screwing the insert to the router, the sleeve is always exactly centered. I made custom dovetails in mahogany cases with solid maple sides and everything worked great. I will buy more sets if needed. I also cut a…

Pros
  • Heavy duty guide bushings ensure consistent alignment with any type of router jig
Cons
  • Secret

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Good concept, very poorly executed

This really isn't a very good product. First, even though my Dewalt model was listed as compatible, the screws they provided to mount their custom plate were the wrong size. Even more annoying, the holes in the custom plate mounting slots are too big for the Dewalt screws, so they just go through. It took forever to attach and center her custom plate. The pads themselves are of poor quality. Why they chose such a soft metal for the guide is beyond me. One pass and it's now oval instead of…

Pros
  • Includes barrel adapter to convert other metal bushings to twistlock quick change bushings
Cons
  • Some cons