Bench Dog Prolift install problem...Help

[Don Morris]

Got my new Prolift and was in the process of installing it. Had a 1/4" top bearing router bit in the router for the hole, as I happened to have one (prefer 1/2" shank when I buy nowadays). I thought I tightened the bit down, I thought, but during the initial run it ran out and for about 7" to 8" of the way around the hole it made a deeper shelf than called for before I caught it. I'm thinking I can put something on there like plastic/wood dough and re-rout it, but would there be a better material? Is there a better solution? Thanks people. The Prolift looks like a great piece of equipment. I have several jobs hanging and LOML is anxious.

[Rob Will]

Possibly epoxy or auto body filler?

Rob

[James Jaragosky]

I used this to fix many boo boo’s over my 20 years as a commercial carpenter. I love this stuff. I have even drilled and tapped it, with excellent results. this blurp is from their web page. http://www.waterputty.com/view.htm (http://www.waterputty.com/view.htmDurham's) does not shrink. This is important for hobbyists who want their objects to hold their fine details and shapes. Handymen and crafters find this beneficial when filling holes in wood, plaster, and other materials. Durham's Putty sticks and stays put. It adheres in oil-free material such as wood, cement, plaster, stone, and composition when completely dry. Embed pebbles, shells, glass, tiles, and other materials in the putty when making mosaics. Add objects to sand sculptures without the worry of having them fall out. As the name implies, Durham's Putty is rock hard and resistant to scratches. Repairs are also more durable, craft projects are stronger, and art objects don't need firing. Since it is a powder, Durham's lasts indefinitely when kept sealed in its container. Mix only the quantity you need and eliminate waste! Finally, this putty can be sawed, chiseled, sanded, polished, molded, painted, varnished, waxed, or colored. Always could be since the 1930s! hope this helps.

[glenn bradley]

Another vote for Durham's rock hard water putty. Cheap, doesn't shrink and should be fine for the requirement. Epoxy would work as well but does not allow the ability to "work" the material as it is setting. Another option although I have not tried it might be Raycrete which can also be worked as it sets: http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=2&p=44730&cat=2,42194,40727