Derek Arita
08-20-2018, 4:08 PM
Granted, this is something that most probably already know, however it became clear to me just recently. When I first started using my D4 years ago, I used two routers, one for each bit. At that time, I read that this was the way to go.
I recently broke out the D4 and began working with it again, as I have a use for it on an upcoming project. Problem I was having was that I was getting a gap on the one or more of the tail joints. After a lot of test joints, I found that using one router for both operations was necessary to get rid of the gaps. For some reason, it had never dawned on me that the different runouts in each router, might have an effect. I confirmed this with Barry at Leigh. Just wanted to pass this along with those who might be having issues.
Here's a pic, dry fit...not perfect, but good enough for me...
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I recently broke out the D4 and began working with it again, as I have a use for it on an upcoming project. Problem I was having was that I was getting a gap on the one or more of the tail joints. After a lot of test joints, I found that using one router for both operations was necessary to get rid of the gaps. For some reason, it had never dawned on me that the different runouts in each router, might have an effect. I confirmed this with Barry at Leigh. Just wanted to pass this along with those who might be having issues.
Here's a pic, dry fit...not perfect, but good enough for me...
391922