Router or trim router ?
-
Douglas Hunt on Jul 24, 2013I know @KMS Woodworks will have an opinion on this.Helpful Reply
-
-
360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Jul 24, 2013What type wood working are you mostly doing?Helpful Reply
-
-
KMS Woodworks on Jul 24, 2013I started with a 1 1/2 HP porter Cable 690...this was ages ago. The make it now as a 1 3/4 HP version. You can get it as a kit with the fixed and plunge base for just a bit more. http://www.portercable.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=11094 a few years latter as I was setting up my shop I picked up the 3 1/4 HP 7518. I have this unit mounted full time in a router table and I has been great. This bigger unit has the variable speed which I need for the larger panel bits. Just last year Or so I finally picked up a smaller "trim" router which I have used in the field a bit doing hinge installs etc. It is a little easier to control for this smaller detail type work. If I only had to use one it would be the first one I got as it is a nice mix of power and ease of handling. ( in can also be mounted into a table. As far as the multi tool goes I have used a clients Fein and it was pretty nice...I used it for some detail sanding work. Even though it can do a lot of other stuff...but it is a bit pricey to be just a sander. I have grinder, and other trim type sawsHelpful Reply
-
-
Michelle W on Jul 24, 2013Thank you for your replies @Douglas Hunt ,@360 Sod (Donna Dixson) and @KMS Woodworks I'll be going shopping soon. Hardware shops are very dangerous places to go, so much stuff !! and all so very tempting!!Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
Need a suggestion to fill the space that was routed out on the doors.
How to router a recess in wood?
I have made a tic-tac-toe game with 3/4 board. I want to take a 3/4 the same size, make a recess to hold the part for the game. How can I router the recess. Thanks Bo... See more
Patio umbrella keeps blowing over
Does anyone have a easy solution to keep opened patio umbrella from flying up and falling over even on a semi windy day? I have the heavy base, it's in a hole in a pa... See more
I am gluing some colored glass gems onto a glass window..
I am using E6000 to attach the glass gems to an old window. I want to make sure that everything will stay attached. I plan on spraying clear Krylon onto the whole gla... See more
How can I remove labels from coffee cans so I can upcycle them?
How can i keep neighbors small children from climbing my fence?
I have a 20 year old chain link fence set back on my property by almost a foot. The neighbors small children keep climbing it. I have talked to the dad and he doesn't... See more