"SonomaProducts.com" wrote


I generally agree with your statements but inthe case of the
Multirouter and how it uses templates, the size accuracy of the tenon
is mostly assured if you use good technique. The position and angle
can be effected by the stock prep and it mightbe slightly off ceneter
if stock thickness varies from the thickness used for setup, etc.

The real "consistency" issue is related making cuts off the side of an
end mill type cutter. You have this long cutter cutting on edge for
more than an inch. It can flex. especially if you are doing long
tennons. It also can have issues at the shoulders with some chip out
or minor gouging, etc.

It's a great system, it's just a little finicky to get it working well
on tenons and takes some time to get used to it.

I've heard it can be finicky for wide dovetails and finger joints also
but I've only toyed with them for doing M&T.


You know, I've been seeing the above online for years now, mostly from one
particular detractor who's become infamous on some forums for doing so, but
he admits to not ever having, or using but momentarily, a M-R.

AAMOF, I use mostly long 3/8 end mills by choice in mine, but have never had
even a 1/4 end mill flex to any discernable degree when doing any task,
although I admit it could do so if blunt force was used to bull through a
cut ... but a router bit of that length would be far less likely to be
lacking in the accuracy department, in my experience.

Basically, it's a tool that is more than accurate enough for all woodworking
tasks most woodworkers will ever put it through, and as with all accurate
tools, a certain degree of delicacy should be exercised in the use thereof
to get the greatest benefit.

One this is for certain ... it is an absolutely invaluable "shop production"
tool for a serious, professional woodworker, and it is a production chair
maker's dream!

I've seen your work, I'm most impressed with the quality and your expertise,
and would say that you, of all folks, deserve one yourself!

So, what are you waiting for?

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