Shelf Pins vs. Shelf Standards

[merrill77]

Agree router is the way to go, however using a 690 type router is soooooooo clumsy, I am still looking for a small plunge router than can take the PC guide bushings or similar so I can give up my drill :nah:

Like this? http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2080751/29891/Trend-T4-11-HP-VS-Plunge-Router.aspx "5/8" Euro Style Guide Bushing Adaptor plate for Screw-on Guide Bushings " On sale now

 

[Skymaster]

Merrill77; :rotflm::rotflm::rotflm::rotflm: After I posted, I did "discover" that puppy, at Woodworkers. It was a funny ordeal,really, first they had only one reserved and 3 missing,they ordered one, 5 mins later another guy from the store called back to say HE found where they were hiding LOL, I went and bought one. I will update ya onceth I useth :gar-La;:gar-La;

 

[drw]

About six months ago, I ordered a jig from the following website:

http://www.megproducts.com/

I got the cheap one (1/2" Baltic Birch)...I even got a modest discount since the birch had a knot hole. That said, I have been impressed with the simplicity of the jig, it is very easy to use. Some of you may recognize the jig as one that Norm used.

Donn

 

[ehpoole]

Like this? http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2080751/29891/Trend-T4-11-HP-VS-Plunge-Router.aspx "5/8" Euro Style Guide Bushing Adaptor plate for Screw-on Guide Bushings " On sale now

I saw the Trend in a recent Woodcraft ad and it has piqued my interest.

My first choice would be a punge base for my Bosch Colt palm router -- How I wish Bosch (or someone) would release such an accessory! For the life of me I can't figure out why Bosch has not yet done so, its such an obvious accessory and the Colt motor is an independent unit so could be easily switched between fixed and plunge bases without any modification. For light-duty routing my Bosch Colt is, without doubt, my favorite and preferred router. I love my PC 690 & 890 routers too, but the Colt is such a joy to use.

 

[Skymaster]

:wsmile::wsmile: Hence the reason I bought the Trend. :swoon::swoon::swoon: I own 7 blasted routers but only the PC 690/890 critter is a plunge, too blasted heavy and clumsy for LOTS and LOTSa hole drillin.
Nice line boring head for my drillpress wood b great but too expensive for low volume. hoWEVER IF N ONE SHOWED UP FOR SALE reasonable I wood grab it :gar-Bi:gar-Bi

 

[Joe Scharle]

There is at least 1 after market plunge base for the Colt. `$350.00.
I have a discontinued plunge base for RotoZip that works fairly good. Uses the same locking method as the Festool. I also use the self centering dril bit most of the time, but do use a router if I'm afraid of tearout.