Thanks to Rob Stokes, Mike in Mystic and Leon
I purchased the cam locks, Side stops and updated indicators for the older
1258-r along with an 80 and 140 bit. I got to experiment with it this
weekend and I love it.
After trying it out, I could have saved some money and used the older style
indicators (Selling them on Ebay now) but the Cam locks and side stops were
well worth the money. All told I am about $200.00 in it and i think it is
worth it.
I would like the bits for the larger and smaller boards, do you purchase the
bits from Leigh or Get them locally?
Thanks again
Rick
"Rick Cox" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Thanks to Rob Stokes, Mike in Mystic and Leon
> I purchased the cam locks, Side stops and updated indicators for the older
> 1258-r along with an 80 and 140 bit. I got to experiment with it this
> weekend and I love it.
> After trying it out, I could have saved some money and used the older
> style indicators (Selling them on Ebay now) but the Cam locks and side
> stops were well worth the money. All told I am about $200.00 in it and i
> think it is worth it.
>
> I would like the bits for the larger and smaller boards, do you purchase
> the bits from Leigh or Get them locally?
Leigh offers the more stout 8mm shank bits and those are what I use. In
some instances you cannot us a 1/2" shank bit. Be sure to also buy the 8mm
adapter to put in your 1/2" collet.
Thanks
I have a PC 693 router and with the PC 7/16" collar. the 1/4" 80 and 140 i
bought were the standard lenghts. I was a little nervious after i installed
the bits and adjusted the bit height i wish i had a little more room from
the collet to the collar.
I will give the 8mm a shot.
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Rick Cox" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Thanks to Rob Stokes, Mike in Mystic and Leon
>> I purchased the cam locks, Side stops and updated indicators for the
>> older 1258-r along with an 80 and 140 bit. I got to experiment with it
>> this weekend and I love it.
>> After trying it out, I could have saved some money and used the older
>> style indicators (Selling them on Ebay now) but the Cam locks and side
>> stops were well worth the money. All told I am about $200.00 in it and i
>> think it is worth it.
>>
>> I would like the bits for the larger and smaller boards, do you purchase
>> the bits from Leigh or Get them locally?
>
>
> Leigh offers the more stout 8mm shank bits and those are what I use. In
> some instances you cannot us a 1/2" shank bit. Be sure to also buy the
> 8mm adapter to put in your 1/2" collet.
>
Good deal Rick. Glad it all worked out.
Whole different tool now huh?
Rob
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"Rick Cox" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Thanks to Rob Stokes, Mike in Mystic and Leon
> I purchased the cam locks, Side stops and updated indicators for the older
> 1258-r along with an 80 and 140 bit. I got to experiment with it this
> weekend and I love it.
> After trying it out, I could have saved some money and used the older
style
> indicators (Selling them on Ebay now) but the Cam locks and side stops
were
> well worth the money. All told I am about $200.00 in it and i think it is
> worth it.
>
> I would like the bits for the larger and smaller boards, do you purchase
the
> bits from Leigh or Get them locally?
>
>
> Thanks again
> Rick
>
>
>