I have two fixed base routers-a PC 690 and an older Bosch. I need to route out a 3" square 1/4" deep inlay in a box top. I was considering purchasing the plunge base for my PC 690 router ($89) and adding a 1/4 or 1/2" bearing guided straight sided carbide bit...or getting an inlay bushing set with a bit. Then I was looking at a Colt and PC Laminate trim router and was wondering if I could tip the square base on its side and carefully plunge it into the top using an inlay bushing and small spiral bit. The problem arises when trying to adapt inlay bushings for PC to the Colt. I think it will require a new base plate and an adapter to mount the PC bushing? I found the PC trimmer well made but not as well made as the Colt. Questions: Is it safe to use a square base trim router to plunge a small bit by tilting it's base? What do I need to add a PC bushing to the Colt and is it worth the trouble? Would I be better off just getting the plunge base to do this job, sharpen my chisels or what?
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16 years ago