The only reason I clicked on this video to find out how to account for offset.

Craig Morgan Solid advice. :-)

+norm1124 Yes, it is a 4000' space with 16' ceilings and mostly solid concrete walls and ceiling.

Sure, I do often although I prefer ½" (12mm) bits and most compact routers are limited to ¼" (6mm) or there about.

That is exactly what it means. A templet guide allows you to use a standard straight cut, or a spiral bit. It is my preferred method, though it requires an adjustment to the templet size to account for the offset of the bit.

Ron Paulk okay cool, thak you man. I was looking at pictures of template guides and noticed that there would be an offset..

Don't forget that you lose an amount do to the template piece you use. I'm using the smallest and closes not to make it smaller than need to be. For a circle I'm losing 3/16 out of a 3'' hole due to the space of the fitting I'm using.

Vanadeo Generally for routing the edge of a board I use a router bit with a guide bearing. For mortising guide bushings and templates are super cool. A heads up for anyone buying a Festool router, especially the OF1400. Get a centering mandrel when you buy that router. Install a 3/8" to 3/4" guide bushing and the centering mandrel and check to see if it is centered in the guide bushing. Make sure your guide bushing is perfectly round as well. If the mandrel isn't centered take it back immediately and get another one. With Festool and the OF1400 there's no way to adjust it unlike other affordable routers. Make sure to check for defects within the 30-day period after purchase. Customer service at Festool is not as good as many say it is. Some defects Festool will not repair and they will not replace it even if it's still under warranty. Caveat emptor, (let the buyer beware).

machudocajons There is a good video of table saw comparison by Rob Robilard (sp?), I think it's tool box buzz/Concord Carpenter. Most of his videos are kinda clunky and not informative but the table saw comparison is really good. Personally, if I was in the market for a portable/jobsite saw I'd get the Saw Stop. I've used both the portable and the full size cabinet saw and they are nice plus there's the safety factor. However, the forman on our job was ripping some MDF and it triggered the safety mechanism. Scared the you know what out of him. The safety feature can be bypassed if you are ripping wet/moist stock.

+Michael Wagner No Plans, but here is a link to the 3d Model 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=ub2d74068-27ec-47d0-9ce4-af2e3c43711b

Michael Wagner

Have had the same problem. For instance using a 3/8” bushing and a 1/4 upcut spiral bit to get the 1/8” offset there is very little clearance between the bit and the bush. So if the bushing comes loose or the adapter plate then the bit touches the bush and damage occurs. I would think an offset of 3/16” or 1/4” for templates would give the router some extra clearance and reduce the chance of damage.

You can use double-stick tape, screws, or pins. I use 18 gauge pins and pull them through the backside with side cutters when done.

Without the template guide, the router bit will cut into the template.

No thanks, I enjoy my style and methods. Of course, you can make your teaching videos in the style you prefer as it will be your channel.

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@@TheSmartWoodshop that’s exactly what I did when I started watching your video

@@WardenMashups 😂