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   Dunwright | Sep 22, 2005 07:57am | #1

   The Makita may not have a long enough stroke to cut to the required depth.

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   dirtstirrer | Sep 22, 2005 09:01am | #2

   I think it would, I wonder if the arbor is the same size though?

    Steve

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   hammer1 | Sep 23, 2005 07:54am | #3

   There is a special spring loaded cam in the PC machine for the smaller cutter. It allows the fence system to change registration and travel position. I doubt that the Makita has the same arrangement. The PC cutters have 7/8" (22mm) arbors. You can buy slotting bits for a router in many sizes including FF. I think there are some inexpensive FF machines available. The size is very handy in lots of small places.

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   dirtstirrer | Sep 23, 2005 08:14am | #4

   I was messing with a PC today, and I think it might actually work.  Like you say, it needs to plunge further, but I think the Makita might actually go far enough.  However, the PC blade, which is the same arbor size as the Makita, costs $60.  I think I'll just dowel these, and find a good deal on the PC machine.  Thanks for the input.

    Steve