re: Stupid question of the week

“I use a bushing with my dovetail bit and, yes, it does require that the bit is not seated as deeply.”—-lightweightladylefty

That’s what I was wondering. Thank you Ladylefty. And thanks to all who contributed. Seems I have a lot to learn about bushings so maybe I’ll buy a set and experiment.

Yonak, my Craftsman is similar to the way you describe the Porter Cable. When loosening the collet nut there is a second point where it is very snug again. I have to loosen it beyond that point before the bit will come out.