Soss 100CUS4

Q: Have you ever used the Soss template to mortise this 212 hinge? I just recently made some test mortises in both pine and Poplar and I’m finding this hinge to very hard to push all the way into the mortise to sit flush. I’m using the required 42024 router guide and an Amana 51304 router bit. I can’t seem to figure out why the fit is so tight though. And ideas or thoughts? I’m wondering if I should use the Amana 46259S bit that has the double spiral cutters on it. Maybe this would produce a better cut.

Q: Thank you for the info and link. I was suspecting the router bit, only because it was a “new player” in this game and was recommended by Soss. They said they are recommending this bit for the 1/2” shank capacity over the 3/8”, because they were finding people were more likely to have this size collet in their arsenal as apposed to the 3/8” collet size. The link you sent me says I need the Porter Cable collet, but does particular brand of collet really make a difference? I have a 3/8” collet for my Festool 1400 plunge router. Thx