Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Precision Brass Setup Bars
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Average Rating:
4.4
(58 customer reviews)
$20.49
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1) Submitted by
M. Farrar from IN
on 2/12/2011
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I read a lot of complaining about the sizes not being stamped into the bars....what do you want for $20.00. You can simply make up an index card outlining which bar is which and put it in the case.
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2) Submitted by
Denny Arndt, from Mohawk, NY
on 1/18/2011
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Anyone that uses a router table as much as I do, must buy this set. It's a time saver and it only took a couple of minutes to etch the sizes on all 5. That's quality and the price was right.
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3) Submitted by
Randy Cox, from Exeter, CA
on 1/15/2011
Work as advertised. Would help if they were stamped with the size on the bars themselves.
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4) Submitted by
Randy, from Damascus, OR
on 1/12/2011
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Longer would be nice, but I'd like to see a set in metric too.
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5) Submitted by
Rik, from Sequim, WA
on 8/17/2010
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Great to have these on any job. Like the storage box. Would be nice if the bars were a little longer, and as others have said, size markings would be convenient also.
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6) Submitted by
Joseph Couture, from Winter Garden, FL
on 4/22/2010
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I recently bought the Rockler Box Joint Jig and was using drill bits for setup. This worked OK but when I got these setup bars and it made the setup simple. Now my joints are perfect every time.
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7) Submitted by
Peter Dold, from Hudson, WI
on 2/27/2010
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These bars work great, there is no guess work for setting up your spacing. Just remember to set your spacing before you set your height.
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8) Submitted by
David Cunningham, from Silas, AL
on 9/18/2009
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Like that has been mentioned before. A little longer, but surely stamp the size on the END of the bar. I've already done that to ensure I'm using the correct size.
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9) Submitted by
Melanie Henderson, from Lewisburg, KY
on 6/27/2009
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These bars are taking a lot of guess work out woodworking. Now it is so easy to set my router bit or table saw blade to the height I need.
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10) Submitted by
Peter Newman, from Lilburn, GA
on 5/4/2009
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Very precise quality. I would have paid more to get them a little longer.
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11) Submitted by
Tom, from Duquette, OH
on 4/19/2009
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I just love this tool. I wish I had bought it a long time ago. You can use it for just about anything, I do wish that it had the size stamped on them.
Great tool.
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12) Submitted by
James Clawson, from Dover, OK
on 4/18/2009
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Great aids in systems.
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13) Submitted by
Raymond Hunter, from Silverton, OR
on 4/9/2009
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This product makes set up easy and fast.
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14) Submitted by
Bob May, from Quincy, IL
on 3/18/2009
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This should have been on market ten years ago.
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15) Submitted by
Jerry, from Saybrook, IL
on 2/5/2009
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Not only is this product good for tool setup you can also use to check accuracy of other measuring device like digital calipers.
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16) Submitted by
Gregg Cromeans, from Bethlehem, PA
on 1/22/2009
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I use these with my router, router table, table saw, etc. I know you can use your combination square or ruler, but these just make the set-up so much faster. Also, no mistakes on reading the ruler wrong.
The only thing I wish the companies that make these would stamp the size on them. I just took a fine point Sharpie and wrote the size on them, so no big deal.
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17) Submitted by
Joan Tski, from Perkasie, PA
on 1/9/2009
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WOW... This is the greatest invention ever... so easy to check the depth of cut on my tablesaw blade and on the Router bits. Came in handy for checking the thickness of drawer bottom plywood for getting accurate cut to make the daado width and depth, no more guesswork. Couldn't do without it. Gets rid of the eyestrain trying to read the tape measure for thse jobs. This will be my new "must have" gift for all my woodworking friends.
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18) Submitted by
Rejean, from Bethlehem , PA
on 1/8/2009
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Easy set up with this bar, I punched (lightly it is brass) the size on the large one.
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19) Submitted by
Brian Boudreaux, from Menifee, CA
on 12/25/2008
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The bars work great for quick accurate setup. I would like to have the sizes indicated someware, either on the bars or the storage case.
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20) Submitted by
Garry Buchanan, from Hughes Springs, TX
on 8/19/2008
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I find the brass set up bars to be great for fast set up of dado cuts and rabbbets. It would have been nice for them to have been stamped with the size, So I did that myself. Another great product.
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21) Submitted by
Paul Troiano, from Johnstown, PA
on 8/6/2008
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A long awaited tool that provides precision to project measurements. Difficult to find, but available at Rockler.
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22) Submitted by
Chris Srpadlin, from North Platte, NE
on 1/21/2008
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They work great on the router table, and the 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 are perfect for checking rabbets and dado cuts.
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23) Submitted by
Mike O'Connor, from Shelton, WA
on 8/2/2008
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I agree that it would be nice if the bars were stamped with sizes on them. I can add that the bars should be longer. The photo illustrates the point: the bars are not long enough to extend all the way across the insert around the bit on the table.
On my table--- I hasten to add that it's not a Rockler--- the insert is not perfectly flush with the table's surface but is slightly recessed, and, the insert is made of comparatively flimsy material. Thus the insert can't properly be used as the basis for a bit-height measurement.
The 5-mil precision of the bars is OK, but I'd like to see somewhat better precision.
The case has a familiar type of latch mechanism that is made of a the same breakable type of plastic as the rest of the case.
therwise, the bars have uses that make them worth the price.
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24) Submitted by
Don, from N. Syracuse, NY
on 1/19/2008
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This was a great product at a great price. I would have preferred having the sizes embossed of engraved into the product ... but a magic marker worked fine.
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25) Submitted by
James L. McAdams, from Lewisburg, TN
on 1/16/2008
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Bought two sets for setup because of price and accuracy.
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26) Submitted by
Rick Mueller, from Apple Valley, MN
on 1/13/2008
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I would have rated the set-up bars a 5 had the sizes been stamped into the metal! Nonetheless, they're handy and worth the investment!
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27) Submitted by
Ted, from Largo, FL
on 12/31/2007
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This setup bar set is a great buy. Fast and easy way to set up your router or table saw. Very accurate. I really like the storage case.
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28) Submitted by
Chuck from MA
on 8/18/2010
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I have had a set of these setup bars for a few years. When I bought them, I never imagined how useful they would be.
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29) Submitted by
Tom Turnbull, from Independence, OREGON
on 12/31/2007
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Accurate dimensions, very nice storage case, and a good value! Great addition to the router...
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30) Submitted by
Tom, from Atlanta, GA
on 2/17/2009
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Having the size marked on each on would make them much more effective.
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31) Submitted by
Rick, from Freeman, N.C.
on 12/30/2007
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What a great product for getting the exact mesurments on the router table or the tablesaw. They are percise and arrived in a great container to help prevent scrathes and dents on the brass bars. I would reccomend these to all persons who need to have the correct distance before making the cuts or using the router.
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32) Submitted by
April , from Goose Creek, SC
on 12/30/2007
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The Set-up bars were a gift for my husband. He loves them and says they are great. Also, A great price.
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33) Submitted by
Randy Foster, from Lincoln, NE
on 12/30/2007
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I purchased this product during one of Rockler's Christmas promotions. I got an excellent price on an excellent product. It is packaged well and is very easy to access and store. I have wanted to purchase this product for years but always felt that the normal asking price was just a bit high.
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34) Submitted by
John Byrne, from Longmont, CO
on 12/30/2007
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For 10 bucks, shipping included, this was a no-brainer. Nice case. I used a number punch to add the size to each one, but you could use a Sharpie.
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35) Submitted by
David Schoepf, from Marianna, FL
on 12/29/2007
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An improvement would be marking each bar with it's size
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36) Submitted by
Bill Neupert, from Metairie, LA
on 10/1/2007
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I purchased the set-up bars as a second set, as I already had a set by another Manufacturer. I was impressed by this set of bars - my original set only had 4 bars and were loose, I had to make a box for them. The set I ordered from Rockler came with a padded plastic case AND I got an extra bar (the 3/8" bar). I am very happy with the set, using them daily. They really save time for set ups on all of my equipment. If you use a router table or table saw - they will save you time. Great price too.
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37) Submitted by
Ed Mc Donough, from MT. Laurel, NJ
on 1/5/2010
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Works well but please stamp the end of bars. I took tap and put it on the case and mark it.
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38) Submitted by
Kevin Neal, from Altoona, PA
on 9/8/2007
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I checked the dimensions of these bars with a micrometer and found them to be right on with the description. Comes in a padded case to avoid scratches or indents.
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39) Submitted by
Russell Kiecker, from Luck, WI
on 6/3/2009
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Very high quality. I determined the weight of each bar and have used them to weigh gold on a balance scale. Very handy. Thanks
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40) Submitted by
David Mills, from Silver Creek, NY
on 3/24/2008
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I bought a second set immediately after the first for router setup. Just what I needed. As for marking, I cut the size list off the box and glued it to the inside cover of the storage case. I would not want to pay the extra money to have them marked.
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41) Submitted by
James Baker, from White House, TN
on 3/5/2008
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I love the bars.They actually they have a couple of other uses such as installing drawers on the bottom of cabinets you get a very precise line by using them. Really should stamp the size on the bar so you don't mix them up. I just used a sharpie pen and it worked fine. Although, a little difficult to write the size on the smaller sizes.
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42) Submitted by
Dave Novak, from Springfield, IL
on 1/11/2008
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I don't understand why everyone's so enamored with this product. Mine came all scratched up, the case is adequate at best (likely to be cracked soon), and worst of all there are no markings on them indicating their size!!
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43) Submitted by
Ron, from Stuttgart
on 5/10/2008
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They do work great, but I have to agree with several other of the reviewers. The only thing stopping them from a 5 was not having the sizes stamped on the bars or even a legend of some kind on the case.
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44) Submitted by
Lanny Ramay, from Bryan, TX
on 1/16/2008
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I love the set-up bars, saves time and very accurate.
But you need to stamp the size on the bars and hi-light them also, for us old folks.
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45) Submitted by
Jeff Briere, from Lincoln, NE
on 1/8/2008
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I have been finding more uses for them everyday, they're very handy for quickly setting up accurate blade/bit heights. I do wish the size was imprinted on each bar.
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46) Submitted by
Ken, from Springfield, MS
on 1/1/2008
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The Set-Up bars come in a nice plastic case, and are accurate to +-.005. For woodworking setups they are just fine.
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47) Submitted by
William Mayer, from New Lenox, IL
on 12/30/2007
Good quality and very accurate.
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48) Submitted by
James Lemaster, from WestMilton, OH
on 3/17/2008
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The price was great, I would have given a 5 if they would have had the sizes on them, but a magic marker worked fine.
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49) Submitted by
AF, from Chesterfield, VA
on 6/22/2008
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Having purchased on impulse [along with digital calipers], I forced myself to use ... for "setting back" and setting depths on table saw ... easier with these than the DC. I agree that the bars ought to be marked. Have to retain the cardboard label to remind me what I have.
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50) Submitted by
Ryan, from Union, NJ
on 1/19/2008
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Like everyone says, it would be nice if the sizes were engraved on each bar. Otherwise, they help save time with short measurements.
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51) Submitted by
Ed Hock, from Dayton, OHIO
on 12/30/2007
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I wanted to write a review but then I read Bill Neupert's comments -- reailized I could not have said it better....so ditto. Excellent product.
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52) Submitted by
John Lihach, from Arlington, VA
on 1/19/2008
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The bars are not labeled. My bigger concern is[]a simple footnote "owner to label bars" would have built goodwill upfront.
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53) Submitted by
J Wong, from Cleveland, OH
on 3/20/2008
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Fit and finish was ok. My 1/2" bar was not milled properly when I recieved it. Rockler sent a replacement. Finish can be improved and also size stamped or printed onto the bar. Bars perform as described. Easy to use and set up router.
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54) Submitted by
Alan L. Falk, from Raleigh, NC
on 8/17/2008
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Larger [longer, thicker] would be better
even laser-engraving would be better. Magic marker will rub off. The case makes it difficult to remove them
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55) Submitted by
Judy M, from Farmville , VA
on 6/29/2009
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Ok they do the job. A bit pricey and the bars do not have the size on them which would be nice for easier identification.The edges on the set I got are almost dangerously sharp. They are accurate.
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56) Submitted by
Don Harrison, from Tampa, FL
on 8/20/2009
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These are about twice as long as the old set I had. This makes them much easier to handle. Would like to see the size stamped on the ends.
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57) Submitted by
Bob Bender, from Celina, TX
on 8/30/2009
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Easy to use and handy. Perhaps sizes maked on the tools would help.
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58) Submitted by
C L Brandstrom, from El Paso, TX
on 3/23/2008
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Good product.
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