RE: [OT] Woodworking Routers...

["Paul Gale" <groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd recommend the Dewalt too - good bit of kit but fairly heavy as
Steve sa=
id.

A couple of pics of it in my workshop mounted on a 'WoodRat' (a jig device
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a bit like a milling machine):

http://www.siliconpixel.com/gallery/main.php/v/workshop/

Paul.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Steve Morgan
> Sent: 05 August 2006 09:22
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [OT] Woodworking Routers...
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> I have a Dewalt 625EK. It is the proverbial mutts danglies.
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> Having tried a couple of off-the-shelf router tables, I ended up
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> own that also acts as an extension table to my table saw.
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> 1/2" routers are much more versatile that 1/4" (and can take
1/4" bits,
> too). They are heavier which means extra care is required for fine
work -
> always use jigs or guides where you can. Conversely, their weight
makes
> them
> much more stable and less 'skittish' than 1/4" ones.
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> CMT also do their own version of the 625EK which may be a few quid
> cheaper.
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> Get thyself an Axminster catalogue (www.axminster.co.uk). 'tis power
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> porn at it's finest.
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> Steve
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx]
> > On Behalf Of Wayne
> > Sent: 05 August 2006 00:39
> > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> > Subject: [ukha_d] [OT] Woodworking Routers...
> >
> > Pop Quiz!
> >
> > I'm looking for a good router (not an ethernet jobbie :) and
> > am curious as to what people have and how do you rate it?
> >
> > I would imagine that 'the good ones' are going to start
> > =A3150.00 and up?
> >
> > Also something that can be used as a hand held and mounted
> > into a table via a suitable plate of some sort.
> >
> > 1/2" or 1/4" bits? pros and cons
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers for being cheeky :)
> > Wayne.
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