Would a file or rasp, a hand tool, work? Just work it by hand?

Get a cheap router from Harbor Freight.

Watched the video. Absolutely no to the drill. That router they're using is a trim router. If you knew what you were about you could probably do what they're doing with a Rotozip and a bit with a guide bearing.

In the video he is using the router backwards climb cutting. No a drill will not work. Jus go buy a good hand held one they are 70 bucks Harbor freight is cheap junk, don't support them.

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Originally posted by gpbst3:
I was looking to install a Bullring tie down in the bed rail of my truck. My model requires some trimming of the plastic bed rail for installation. Bullring has two router bits to use. One is a cutoff wheel and the other is a finishing bit. Could I get by using my cordless drill?

I'm in New Castle, just north of Pittsburgh. You can borrow a router from me.

I don't own a router but I have several dremel tools with a ton of attachments. That's what I would use.

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Originally posted by Bassamatic:
I don't own a router but I have several dremel tools with a ton of attachments. That's what I would use.

I doubt you'd get that custom bit on a Dremel. Looks like a 1/4" shaft on the bit.

I'm going in with the guys that suggested the dremel route, especially if you have no other use for a router in the future. A router can only be used as a router. A dremel has many various uses other than routing, as well as being a lot cheaper.

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Originally posted by 45 Cal:
Routers turn at about 30,000 rpm,drill about 1200
Just buy a cheap router and save time and aggravation.

This is the way to go, a cheap router is way more controllable for your task.

rent a router , they are $19.00 for four hours

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Originally posted by mark123:

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Originally posted by Bassamatic:
I don't own a router but I have several dremel tools with a ton of attachments. That's what I would use.

I doubt you'd get that custom bit on a Dremel. Looks like a 1/4" shaft on the bit.

You don't necessarily need their custom bit. It's just a cutter with a guide bearing on the bottom. You adjust the bit depth so the bearing rides on the inside of the metal channel/socket/whatever-it's-called and the cutter trims the plastic to conform to the shape and size of that thing.

As I said: Rotozip bits are available that do the exact same thing. Only difference being Rotozip bits, being of much smaller diameter, aren't actual bearings, per se, but just a part of the end of the bit that's not a cutter.

Almost as foolish as using a drill press as a mill.

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Originally posted by 45 Cal:
Routers turn at about 30,000 rpm,drill about 1200
Just buy a cheap router and save time and aggravation.

That's MY answer, too.