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  1. Doc, Thanks for your reply. I did return my first two bits and picked up one with the bearing in the middle like you and Guitar Guy had suggested. This one is also by Porter-Cable and is called a Pattern bit specifically for routing with patterns/templates. I'm going to do at least a few practice runs this weekend (hopefully) since I'm so new to all this. Thanks also for the suggestion on the Forstner bit - I think I will try to pick one of those up, too. One other question: can you explain the "template guide attached to your router base" a bit further or provide a link to a photo? I'm not sure exactly what you mean and I'd be interested if it will help produce better results. Thanks again! Al
  2. Thanks for both your replies...I think I've got to the bottom of my problem. Originally I had purchased a Ryobi 1/2" straight bit with a 1/4" shank (and no guide bearing). I returned this today and instead got a Porter-Cable 1/2" straight bit with a 1/2" shank (also no guide bearing). My router will take both shank sizes. This is what I ended up with tonight: http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=3399&p=5393 Guitar Guy - thank for the link you provided. These are the bits I had been looking for but could not seem to find! I was hoping that having the shank the same size as the cutting tip will allow me to follow the template outline as I go deeper into the wood (without need for a guide bearing). Looking now I guess the risk I run with the longer bit I have is that it may eat into the template even after I am past it. Thanks again for your help...looks like I may make another return and go for one of the template bits Guitar Guy recommended.
  3. I'm new to routing so any help would be much appreciated... I have a hardtail strat which I would like to rout for a vintage tremolo. My question has to do with the proper bit and guide bearing to use. Specifically, I would like to start routing the tremolo cavity from the top surface of the guitar but am unsure how to ensure keeping the walls straight once you get deeper than the template. I would imagine a guide bearing comes into play but I'm unsure how this all works. Any bit/guide recommendations and/or technique explanations? Thanks very much in advance! Al I have the 2HP Ryobi plunge router if that info helps.
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