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Special bits for templates

Ball Bearing Router Bits

Carbide-tipped router bits produce clean, precise body cavities when used with our templates. The ball-bearing guide matches the cutting diameter, and the long shank allows multiple-pass routing for deep cavities.

The 1/2" diameter bit is recommended for most of your routing chores. Use the 3/8" cutter only for routing corners that need the tighter radius.

Sold individually or SAVE when you buy the set of both router bits.

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Ball Bearing Router Bits
  Item# Description In stock Price Quantity
0565 Set of both router bits SAVE $5.00 Yes $48.40
0583 Router bit, 3/8" dia. Yes $25.95
0693 Router bit,1/2" dia. Yes $27.45
1288 Extra bearing for 3/8" bit Yes $5.90
1289 Extra bearing 1/2" bit Yes $5.60

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Using Ball-bearing Cutter Bits for Guitar Routing

Directions for use



i-0583 Updated 01/07

Teflon tubing is supplied with your cutter bit to keep the bearing from riding up the shank. You can also use the Teflon below the bit to raise the bearing to a height that will ride against your template should this become necessary, but always take up the gap between the bearing and collet with more Teflon tubing. Be sure to cut the ends of the Teflon squarely. We recommend that you use no more than two bearings stacked at one time, and keep at least 1/2" of shank in the collet at all times. It may also be necessary to raise the entire template with shims to make contact with the bearing for shallow passes. It is always better to make several shallow passes as opposed to fewer deep passes.

Once the cavity is deep enough to allow the bearing to ride against the wall of the cavity, the template can be removed for additional depth if necessary.

We recommend that you use the 1/2" bit for the bulk of the work, and the 3/8" for touching up the corners only. The bearing on the 3/8" bit is very delicate, and will not hold up to the work necessary for the entire cavity.

Do not use the ball bearing cutters without wearing eye protection!





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