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Author:  Corky Long [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:09 pm ]
Post subject:  which binding router bit and bearing setup??
I bought John Hall's binding router assembly at Woodstock (well-built, sturdy binding jig - I'm excited to have it - and am now just getting around to cutting my first binding channels with it. If John's online, I know he'll answer, but I think many of you also have the answer. The laminate trimmer that came with it is the Porter Cable laminate trimmer and base.

Which binding router bit do I need and which bearing(s) do I need for cutting binding ledges for this?

I'll be using standard .25" ebony bindings that are about 80 thou in thickness. I dont cut two different channels for the purfling and the binding but rather use a backing purfling of the same .25" in height as the binding.

Thanks!!
Author:  enalnitram [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: which binding router bit and bearing setup??
You should buy the stew mac router binding bit for $44, and the 0.080" bearing for about $6. that is what you should do.

now...

... if you are interested in a bargain solution that worked for me ... psssssssst .... bub ... over here...

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You can buy a flush cut router bit and swap out the bearing. I used this

http://www.amazon.com/Freud-42-106-Diam ... B00004T7IM

along with this

http://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Machine ... B0007INF0M

for a 1/16" deep channel. 0.080" will be different.
Author:  Daniel Minard [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:52 pm ]
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I have the stew-mac set & like it fine. The LMI bit has a longer bearing extension, so the bearing rides lower on the sides. That's a good thing & may be worth the extra bucks.
I splurged & bought the full bearing set. I will probably never use the larger bearings, but it is nice to have them in .010" increments in the mid range & smaller sizes.
Author:  bluescreek [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:53 pm ]
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I have 2 stew mac sets and 1 lmi set. i think the lmi set is higher quality. the cutter on the stew mac wore out pretty fast. Carbide is not all the same . Both sets have the full selection of bearings for almost all the different combinations possible .
Author:  Rod True [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:53 pm ]
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John, do you have the new Stew Mac bit? I believe they've made it of better quality recently...?
Author:  Terence Kennedy [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: which binding router bit and bearing setup??
I like the longer LMI bearing. It allows you to cut your binding channels first and then the purfling.
Author:  gozierdt [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:52 pm ]
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I have both, and I like the LMI set better. For the reasons stated- a better selection of bearings
(at least when I bought), and more bearing area.
Author:  Dave Fifield [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:39 pm ]
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+1 for the LMI set. I have both LMI and SM and find myself using the LMI ones almost exclusively. They have more bearings = larger range of offsets.

Cheers,
Dave F.
Author:  Rod True [ Sat Feb 05, 2011 3:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: which binding router bit and bearing setup??
The NEW stew mac set is very similar to the LMI set. It now has the extender collar the same as the LMI bit, it has a long shaft just like the LMI bit and the full set of bearings actually comes with more options than the LMI set, and to boot it's less $$$.

So, does anyone have the NEW Stew Mac binding bit and bearing set or those with the Stew Mac set up just have the older version which seemed to be inferior to the LMI set?
Author:  alan stassforth [ Sat Feb 05, 2011 4:41 pm ]
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Martin, great idea.
I never thought of that,
but I ain't the smartest tool in da shed.
That setup would give you .0625 " cut.
Hmmmm..........................................!
Author:  Jody [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:29 am ]
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Corky What you need to do is measure the thickness of your binding material with a caliper,decide if you want the sides or binding a bit "proud" , then go to the LMI site , it will tell you the depth of the cut for each bearing,( with thier cutter head of course) I bought the whole set too, but will probably never use most of them . jody
Author:  Corky Long [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: which binding router bit and bearing setup??
Thanks, all, for the recommendations. Sounds like a quorum in recommending LMI.

Jody, that's exactly what I did on Friday. Router bit and bearing are on their way.

Thanks!
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