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Author:  CarlD [ Fri May 09, 2025 10:47 am ]
Post subject:  Binding router bearing depths
I'm trying to use a Woodpeckers' rabbiting set with a tower binding jig. I'm having the bushing/bearings turned down to produce most used depths of cuts for binding and purfling. The depths of cut in the set progress in 1/16's" from 1/16" and to 1/2". I make most of my binding so can adjust that. B/w/b purfling us used most of the time (,06") but have used herringbone and abalone too. I have three of each bushing with depths of .0625, .125, .1875, and one each of step larger that I'll have milled down. Suggestions for what depths of cut I should aim for would be appreciated. idunno
Carl
Author:  Jim Watts [ Fri May 09, 2025 11:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Binding router bearing depths
I would need one the thickness of my binding, .08 in my case. Then something that’s my binding plus purfling depth, .08 + .065.
I don’t know if that’s really helpful to you or not.
Note: I would bend my binding at a thickness a little greater than .08 so I’m scraping binding flush not taking the whole side down to meet the binding.
Author:  meddlingfool [ Fri May 09, 2025 12:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Binding router bearing depths
Not a direct answer to your question, but, you can get bearings from Andy Birko who is a sponsor here at OLF which come in increments of .010” instead of 1/16” increments. You can get a whole set, or just the ones you need. Might be better than trying to adjust your work to accommodate what you can find at Woodpeckers…
Author:  meddlingfool [ Fri May 09, 2025 12:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Binding router bearing depths
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Author:  CarlD [ Fri May 09, 2025 3:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Binding router bearing depths
The cutter's diameter is closer to 1 1/2". and the bushing/bearings are lots different from what we usually have, about 1" thick. I've been using a basic StewMac set and bought additional cutters over the years and am thinking the Woodpecker system might make it easier for this old man. https://www.woodpeck.com/ultra-shear-ca ... group.html the SKU: US2RBT-SET.
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