RoyS
Established Member
I have recently bought a Woodrat and also upgraded my router from an old (very old) 1/4" router to a Trend T11. I want to use my stock of 1/4" router bits in the T11 and have bought a 1/4" collet to go with the supplied 1/2" one.
However, the T11/'Rat combination severely limits the plunge depth of these bits and I need to extend this range. (I am assuming I have set everything up OK.) Any suggestions??
The options seem to be:
- Extreme Extension: - not suitable for a 'Rat
- extension sleeve as sold by Woodrat. Has anyone any experience of these? How much extension do they allow and are they safe??
- collet extension. Is this the same as a sleeve? I have seen the Trend recommended but cannot find it on their website. Again, how safe are these?
- buy a new set of 1/2" bits. Given the state of my bank account, this is the answer of last resort!, altho' I do plan to buy Woodrat's HSS dovetail bits later.
All suggestions gratefully received
Best wishes - Roy
However, the T11/'Rat combination severely limits the plunge depth of these bits and I need to extend this range. (I am assuming I have set everything up OK.) Any suggestions??
The options seem to be:
- Extreme Extension: - not suitable for a 'Rat
- extension sleeve as sold by Woodrat. Has anyone any experience of these? How much extension do they allow and are they safe??
- collet extension. Is this the same as a sleeve? I have seen the Trend recommended but cannot find it on their website. Again, how safe are these?
- buy a new set of 1/2" bits. Given the state of my bank account, this is the answer of last resort!, altho' I do plan to buy Woodrat's HSS dovetail bits later.
All suggestions gratefully received
Best wishes - Roy