Routing in drill press mode

[a1gutterman]

Good morning all ...Last nite i finished routing a 1/4 corner edge on the top and base for a gumball machine that is listed in the general woodworking section 9/28/08 by tom k/mo ....part of why i wanted a SS was to use it as a router....

And........?

[wood4me]

hummm...used 1/4 carbide round over bit - taking 1/16 depth each pass - speed setting was "R"...no splintering on the cross grain....hummm pleased wth how SS performed in this mode

[a1gutterman]

hummm...used 1/4 carbide round over bit - taking 1/16 depth each pass - speed setting was "R"...no splintering on the cross grain....hummm pleased wth how SS performed in this mode

That is great, wood4me! The Mark V is a very capable machine; well designed to do many woodworking operations in a small space. Some of which are easier to do on the Mark V then other equipment.

[fjimp]

Hi Jim,
Where was it manufactured?

Tim,

I am referring to Shopsmith 522008 Flip-Up Euro Guard. This is a new Shopsmith Item. I find no markings on either the item or its packaging what so ever so am unable to offer an indication of origin of manufacture. Sorry fjimp

[a1gutterman]

Tim,

I am referring to Shopsmith 522008 Flip-Up Euro Guard. This is a new Shopsmith Item. I find no markings on either the item or its packaging what so ever so am unable to offer an indication of origin of manufacture. Sorry fjimp

Thanks for responding, Jim. I had figured that was the item. I saw the e-mail when they first sent it out. Except for increased dust collection, do you see this guard as actually able to protect you when using the router, drum sander or drill bits? It seems like your work wood always be under the guard and could be "thrown out" of the work area even with the guard in place. Please tell me your experiences using this guard after you get a chance to use it. Even though you were knot able to see where it was made, I appreciate the effort. It wood be nice if SS wood use a symbol to show which items they sell are made in the USA.

edit: I suppose it wood do a good job protecting the operator from a broken bit though.

[fjimp]

Thanks for responding, Jim. I had figured that was the item. I saw the e-mail when they first sent it out. Except for increased dust collection, do you see this guard as actually able to protect you when using the router, drum sander or drill bits? It seems like your work wood always be under the guard and could be "thrown out" of the work area even with the guard in place. Please tell me your experiences using this guard after you get a chance to use it. Even though you were knot able to see where it was made, I appreciate the effort. It wood be nice if SS wood use a symbol to show which items they sell are made in the USA.

edit: I suppose it wood do a good job protecting the operator from a broken bit though.

Tim,

I like the way the guard is made. It has a strong spring. which I believe would help deflect a broken bit or or wood chip from hitting the operator. I does easily flip out of the way (yes it requires some force to move) for easy changes.

I felt the introduction of the new guard as a blessing. During my last project I had a router bit showing its age. I made an inappropriate decision and replaced it with a bit from a big box store that litterally disinigrated on it's very first cut. No I wasn't injured. The greatest harm was the blue air I left behing when I returned it to the box store. That experience made the desision to order the guard fast and simple for me. Safety first. fjimp

[nuhobby]

Hello,

I got my Euro-guard lately. I like it so far.

As for its nationality, "cincinnati" had a posted good theory about Clark brand tools & England.

Another guess would be that the plastic is the same color (orange) as Bench Dog brand accessories, which are seen to be USA-made. Or.... it could be a Halloween special.