Route-a-Pocket
TM
Specifications & Required Tools
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Route-a-Pocket
TM
Specifications
Allowable Workpiece Thickness
Minimum: 1/2"
Maximum: 1-1/2”
Pocket Width
3/8”
Pocket Length
Minimum: 1/2”
Maximum: 4-1/8”
Pilot Hole Diameter
9/64”
Pocket & Pilot Hole Angle
10°
Screw Grip Length
Minimum: 7/16”
Maximum: 1-1/8”
Required Tools:
Plunge Router
For your safety, it is important that you select a good quality and well maintained plunge
router for use with the Route-a-Pocket
TM
. Selecting the proper plunge router will also
make it easy to achieve the quality results you expect. The plunge router must accept a
router bit with a 1/2” shank and should have a plunge stroke of at least 2-3/8”. The
maximum suggested plunge router horsepower rating is 2-1/4.
Guide Bushing
The guide bushing must be compatible with your plunge router and have an outside
diameter of 3/4". The collar length should be 1/2" or longer.
Power drill
The power drill used to drive the pocket screws should be equipped with an adjustable
clutch.
