J Osborne
2025-08-12 16:55:48
I thought I'd try the centering cone here from Powertec instead of buying another Bosch after mine went missing. This one is a little different in that the cone is solid ABS plastic rather than a hollow/ribbed injection molded softer plastic. It's a good 1-3/4" diameter as well. I liked the idea of the solid cone but realized that it would depend on accuracy in manufacturing a little more than the other old standard design. Pleased to say that the pin and the cone are well made and accurate. The 1/4" end of the pin is just a smidge undersized but all of my 1/4" collets grab it just fine. The 1/2" end is a surprising (intentional) taper...undersized at the transition and oversized at the end. This means the cone slides onto the 1/2" transition area, snugs up nicely, and won't ever slide off unless you mean to move it. The pin only engages a little over half of the cone depth and the hole in the cone is straight, not tapered...might suspect that it would wiggle and be inaccurate because of that, but it isn't the case, works well.The down side of this is that it's a little fiddly to snug the collet with the cone under/outside the sub base - prefer to do it in that orientation but of course it's possible to have the cone engage from the inside of the base and just lower it carefully against the sub base. Anymore I am mostly using the little pony trim routers so it's all 1/4" and I'll live with the fiddle factor. I do like this more than the Bosch, etc.I've always thought that a bearing detent or spring clip would be a good way to make one of these but maybe that's too much trouble to manufacture for such a (currently) inexpensive utility jig. These are vital if you make your own bases or use guide bushings (and very helpful if you switch bases and happen to own one with a flat edge that has an easy accurate distance from center).
DIK D.
2025-08-04 11:48:04
If you’re constantly changing your router base like me this is a must have. Works great every time
GriffinDoor
2025-07-29 17:50:43
Easy to use on both 1/4" and 1/2" collets. Solid cone us strong and won't deform.
Ward Hawley
2025-07-14 16:56:31
I purchased these bushing guides for templates and flush trim jobs. I was concerned they might not fit my router base plate, because Skil routers weren't mentioned specifically as compatible.They fit the RT1322 Skil Router perfectly.I've been using a flush trim bit with a bearing and find they don't hold up well over time. These guides are sturdier, and will give me more confidence to attempt dovetails in a jig. The inside box cover gives you the precise dimensions required to calculate offset for each guide. There is an extra screw ring included. It's simple to fix the guide to your router base.I know this product will push me to find other uses. Drilling holes in precise locations, on jobs too large for my drill press, is my first. Thanks for a great product that will expand my capabilities.
Lac
2025-07-10 13:06:30
What I like about this gauge is the cone section was machined from a solid piece, the face surface finish is nice and flat, others are hollow.
Paul Seiden
2025-06-14 10:04:27
Excellent price for the quantity
Customer
2025-06-09 18:12:04
I purchased these and the plunge base at the same time to rebuild some wood shutters. Worked perfectly together.
MK52
2025-05-04 15:28:28
I hate that I have to leave a 3 star on this product. The guides are well made.... but, they have a hard time staying tight on my Makita trim router. If I find a solution I'll update my review.
Vicente Mercado Almeida
2025-04-27 16:45:13
IncreÃble calidad en la manufactura de estos anillos para patrones de router. Son precisos e incluyen dos anillos con cuerda para utilizar dos al mismo tiempo en diferentes bases o routers. Otra ventaja de este set es que todos los anillos tienen la misma profundidad en la parte central (1/4 de pulgada tantito más corto) esto hace que los patrones se vuelvan más versátiles.Funcionan perfecto en mi router Craftsman 27683. Entran tantito apretados y tienen las dimensiones perfectas.
Meraklı
2025-03-13 15:44:15
Ürün çok başarılı. Gönderimde çok iyiydi.
LOIC
2025-02-18 16:46:47
il est inscrit en anglais sur la boite et on peut le voir en zoomant sur la photo..."RISQUE DE CANCER"
Rusty
2025-01-22 13:22:20
Delivery was quick enough. Two basic parts fit together snugly with no play and should stay that way for a long time.
rubberdonuts
2024-11-18 16:34:32
Should come with every router sold.