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   SgianDubh | Jul 12, 2009 07:38pm | #1

   • Insert the cutter in the collet
   • Slacken the depth stop lock on the rod
   • Unlock the plunge mechanism and plunge the switched off router until the cutter just brushes the surface of the wood
   • Lock the plunge mechanism
   • Grab a drill bit that matches the depth cut required, eg, 6 mm, 1/4", 12 mm, 1/2", etc
   • Lift up the depth stop rod and slip the drill bit between the bottom of the depth stop rod and the register on the base of the router
   • Tighten the depth stop lock
   • The plunge depth of the cutter should now match the drill bit diameter

   Slainte.

   richardjonesfurniture.com

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   Buckk | Jul 12, 2009 07:42pm | #3

   Many thanks.

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   Boogalee | Jul 12, 2009 07:38pm | #2

   Plunge your router down until the bit touches the work piece then adjust your depth stop to the depth that you want to achieve.

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   Buckk | Jul 12, 2009 07:43pm | #4

   Thanks much.

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   THintz | Jul 12, 2009 08:46pm | #5

   I have a little story on a technique I use for setting a plunge router that is quick and very accurate for when you need that precision. See the link below.

    

   http://www.newwoodworker.com/stplngrtr.html

   Tom Hintz

   Because there is always more to learn!

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   Buckk | Jul 13, 2009 07:14pm | #6

   Tom-That is a tremendous teaching aid-even I can now understand how it is done. Many, many thanks, and best regards.Buckk

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   THintz | Jul 13, 2009 10:28pm | #7

   I'm glad it was of help!

   Have fun!Tom Hintz

   Because there is always more to learn!