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bowl/tray templates and router bit

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Any comments on these? Especially the MLCS package?
 
#4 ·

"Any comments on these? Especially the MLCS package?"



What are These? What is the MLCS package?
 
#7 ·

Is this what you're talking about?


I see everything except a sanding disk.
... and the price is different…

I have never tried this stuff… BUT, I can say MLCS is a very good company.

I have been very happy with all of the router bits I have purchased from them (and I have quite a few from them)... and other stuff.
 
#8 ·
Joe look to the right of the ad, it has all listed for 124.95. (bit,templates and sanding disk)
I've been using MLCS for years and never had any problems other than a router bit that broke and they promply replaced it no questions asked.
 
#9 ·
OH, OK… I Finally SEE what you're talking about…

If you want to try it, it looks like you could save $10 by getting the Tray, Template, Sanding combo…

The only 'touchy' thing I can see is the bit extender… does it really work SAFELY?
 
#12 ·
I've seen a lot of templates for sale…

It blows my mind to see how much they (general retailers) want for simple Templates…
... like a set of Dutchman for $30-$50!!

Like how of a problem would it be to easily MAKE them?! (OUT of SCRAPS!)

I think, for those bowls, a lot of the fun of the project would be making the Templates to do it!

But, if someone isn't up to making them, there is a price to pay… :(

I think it was WoodSmith, a few months/years ago, had a project on their show making a large bowl (simple bowl), like an oval race track, where they made the template as part of the project. They used a bit extension device also to get more depth. Looked like a nice, simple, intriguing project to do…

Forgot about those templates… they do work together though… a little more than just Simple… but, with a little design work, etc., it wouldn't be too bad…
 
#13 ·
I have three different bowl bits and the extender. The extender works great when needed. I found it a bit tough to change the bit in the extender so I dedicated one to it. I also have a smaller diameter bit. When you make your own templates remember not to make any curves with a tighter radius than your smallest diameter bit.
 
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