Brass Set Up Bars--Rockler

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  • scmhogg
    Veteran Member
    • Jan 2003
    • 1839
    • Simi Valley, CA, USA.
    • BT3000

    #1

    Brass Set Up Bars--Rockler

    Rockler has reduced the 6 piece brass set up bars to $9.99 with free shipping.

    Quantities are limited.

    http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...9&filter=36918

    Steve
    I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong. Bertrand Russell
  • JR
    The Full Monte
    • Feb 2004
    • 5636
    • Eugene, OR
    • BT3000

    #2
    I got these at Rockler in Pasadena a couple of weeks ago. They've proven VERY useful. I also got a height guage for about $10, too. The combination has been great.
    JR
    JR

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    • sacherjj
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2005
      • 813
      • Indianapolis, IN, USA.
      • BT3100-1

      #3
      I'm not seeing free shipping. 9.99 for setup bars, 6.99 for shipping.
      Joe Sacher

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      • scmhogg
        Veteran Member
        • Jan 2003
        • 1839
        • Simi Valley, CA, USA.
        • BT3000

        #4
        Sorry Joe, I forgot to include the code for free shipping. V7736

        Steve
        I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong. Bertrand Russell

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        • sacherjj
          Senior Member
          • Dec 2005
          • 813
          • Indianapolis, IN, USA.
          • BT3100-1

          #5
          That worked, thanks. Also picked up another set of T-track. Marked down to $14.99.
          Joe Sacher

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          • LYU370
            Established Member
            • Mar 2005
            • 215
            • Streamwood, IL.

            #6
            Do those setup bars work better than drill bits? That's what I've been using. And they come in 1/64" increments. Just curious.
            Andy

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            • jziegler
              Veteran Member
              • Aug 2005
              • 1149
              • Salem, NJ, USA.
              • Ryobi BT3100

              #7
              Thanks for the heads up (and to Joe and the t-track as well). Should make my life easier.

              Jim

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              • LCHIEN
                Super Moderator
                • Dec 2002
                • 22017
                • Katy, TX, USA.
                • BT3000 vintage 1999

                #8
                Originally posted by LYU370
                Do those setup bars work better than drill bits? That's what I've been using. And they come in 1/64" increments. Just curious.
                BIts are OK in that they are accurate. The square profile of the setup blocks has some advantages. Among other things you can feel with you hands when you put a block next to a rabbet that they are equal height whereas with a bit you would have to use a straight-edge.

                It's only $10 BUCKS - get the blocks as well and you have both!
                Loring in Katy, TX USA
                If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.
                BT3 FAQ - https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...sked-questions

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                • mpauly
                  Established Member
                  • Apr 2006
                  • 337
                  • NJ

                  #9
                  Picked up a set, thanks.

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                  • Stan
                    Senior Member
                    • Feb 2004
                    • 966
                    • Kalispell, MT, USA.
                    • BT3100, Delta 36-717

                    #10
                    I got mine. Along with a couple of the Rockler "Sure-Foot" 3/4" pipe clamps with EZ-clutch to check those out.
                    From the NW corner of Montana.
                    http://www.elksigndesigns.com

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                    • cgallery
                      Veteran Member
                      • Sep 2004
                      • 4503
                      • Milwaukee, WI
                      • BT3K

                      #11
                      If you're ordering from Rockler, get one of these:

                      http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11307

                      I don't know how I ever lived without it. I can set the router bit height and distance to fence very precisely.

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                      • paintandbodtman
                        Banned
                        • Jul 2006
                        • 125

                        #12
                        Originally posted by LYU370
                        Do those setup bars work better than drill bits? That's what I've been using. And they come in 1/64" increments. Just curious.
                        brass won't damage the bits or blades if you're careless when setting up with them like drill bits could.

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                        • Stormbringer
                          Veteran Member
                          • Feb 2005
                          • 1387
                          • Floral Park, NY
                          • Bosch 4000

                          #13
                          Originally posted by LYU370
                          Do those setup bars work better than drill bits? That's what I've been using. And they come in 1/64" increments. Just curious.
                          Don't forget about the ability to stack them to create other sizes. Can't do that easily with the bits.

                          Greg

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                          • Howard
                            Established Member
                            • Jan 2006
                            • 176
                            • Plano, Tx.
                            • Laguna Platinum Series - sold my BT!

                            #14
                            Exactly! I have had mine for awhile now and they are great for setting up dado depths. I can get very close with these.
                            Howard, the Plano BT3'r.

                            Confucious say, "Man who get too big for britches will be exposed in the end."

                            I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it."
                            - Mark Twain

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                            • Deadhead
                              Established Member
                              • Jan 2004
                              • 490
                              • Maidens, Virginia, USA.
                              • BT3100

                              #15
                              Originally posted by scmhogg
                              Sorry Joe, I forgot to include the code for free shipping. V7736

                              Steve
                              I don't see where to put that code in.
                              "Success is gettin' what you want; Happiness is wantin' what you get." - Brother Dave Gardner (1926-1983)

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