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0018G
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Binding machine

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OK sportsfans-help me understand what happened here. I set up my binding tower using my Dewalt laminate trimmer. I was running test cuts in a piece of pine to set my depth, and WHAM! The whole Stew Mac bit setup came out of the router, shot across the bench, and embedded itself in the top of my just assembled 00-18 body. Bent the shank on the router bit. I'm steaming as much of the damage out as I can, but it broke across some fibers-it ain't gonna disappear. I'm going to go throw up now, and then I think I'll research sunbursts.
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Re: Binding machine

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Sounds like the router tossed the bit. The collet may be the problem. Is this the long shaft bit?. Also post a pic of the collet. There may a difference on the shaft. It that is a metric shaft ( 6mm) and your collet is 1/4 in there is a difference.
A 6mm shaft is .236 and a 1/4 in is .250 that may be an issue.

I don't use those anymore had the same thing happen blamed the router , it was the shaft.
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Re: Binding machine

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I'll check it out, John. I think it's the long shaft bit. I know it was scary-could have imbedded in me.

What bits are you using now?
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Re: Binding machine

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Checked it out-1/4" shank, 1/4" bit. Must be a collet problem. I've never been particularly fond of that trimmer to begin with, although I've routed binding channels with this unit and bits before with no problems.
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I use a ridgid from Home depot
my favorite trim router for this job
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Re: Binding machine

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I experienced the same thing some time ago. I believe I had too much bit extended beyond the collet. I sawed about 1/2" off the shank and it works fine now.
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Sometimes if you bottom the bit the whole way in the collet it will vibrate the locknut loose and the bit will come out. Its a vibration thing. I have known guys to put a small o-ring down inside the collet to prevent this. I myself just never bottom the bit.
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Re: Binding machine

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Good tips, all. Thanks guys!

I did cut the damaged portion off the bit, but it was too short. Should have new one Monday. I'll decide then whether to finish this job with this trimmer or invest in a different one.
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