Mastering the Trim Router: How to Use a Plunge Base (Turn it into a Plunge Router)
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In this episode of "Mastering the Trim Router", I explain how to use a Plunge Base. This attachment allows for vertical plunging, effectively turning your palm router into a versatile Plunge Router. It enables you to safely cut mortises and pockets that are difficult with a standard fixed base.
▶Tools used etc. (equivalent)
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・Makita Plunge Base 196094-2/195563-0 : https://geni.us/plungebase
・Makita Straight Guide 164834-6 : https://geni.us/straightguide
・Makita Dust Extracting Nozzle 194733-8 : https://geni.us/dustnozzle
・Makita 5/8" /16mm Template Guide 344364-5 : https://geni.us/templateguide16
・Straight Bit (Cutter: 3/8" / 10mm) (Shank: 1/4" / 8mm) : https://geni.us/10trsv
・Straight Plunge Bit 18mm : https://geni.us/spb18
・Bowl and Tray Template Bit Set : https://geni.us/battbs
・Cleaning Bottom Bits : https://geni.us/planerb
・Trim Router Makita RT50D(Equivalent) Makita XTR01Z/DRT50Z 18V : https://geni.us/trimrouter18
・Router Makita RP2301FC/RP2302FC07 : https://geni.us/mrouter
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▶Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:33 What is a Plunge Base?
02:43 Structure & Basic Operation
08:16 Plunge Cutting Bits (Bottom Cutting)
09:34 Examples: Stopped Dado (Blind Dado)
10:32 Drilling Holes
12:04 Mortising
13:12 Dish Carving / Trays
14:23 Flattening (Router Planing)
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