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paulmcohen wrote:Now that I am using the router, I have a whole new use for ZCI. MY old router table had interchangeable inserts for the different router bits the Shopsmith router insert does not have that. I am thinking of using a ZCI with the router/shaper.

I've modified my old shopsmith router table to take brass guide bushings as well as brass inserts of various sizes.

I never did find a matching size stock insert for the table but it looks like it was designed for something to fit it.

Hope this isn't too off subject.

Ed

Excellent idea for the leftover flooring...

reible wrote:Looks like you have mastered the ZCI!

I do have a question, how are you thinning the flooring to the needed thickness from 1/2" stock?

Looking forward to hearing more about the project.

Ed

I used a straight carbide router bit in the router to get the edges the right thickness.......had to rout several test pieces to get it flush with the table....the last one turned out a couple of thousandth's over and i used a low power dremel clone with a sanding drum to make the final passes.....I then used thin CYA glue to harden the screw holes. I made another for the standard SS saw blade yesterday and now have one for roughing and one for the fine finish blades....

thanks, bill