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Router features Christopher Nelson 05-01-2008
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Posted by Christopher Nelson on May 1, 2008, 9:57 pm
I'm considering buying my first router and not having used one much in
the past, I'm unsure what the important features are. I'm sure more
HP means better cutting power. I've seen some that say "fixed speed"
so I assume some are variable or multiple speed. Is a fixed table OK
or is plunge important? Any brands I should run screaming from? (I
saw some poor reviews of Craftsman here.)


Chris

Posted by LouB on May 1, 2008, 10:14 pm
Christopher Nelson wrote:
> I'm considering buying my first router and not having used one much in
> the past, I'm unsure what the important features are. I'm sure more
> HP means better cutting power. I've seen some that say "fixed speed"
> so I assume some are variable or multiple speed. Is a fixed table OK
> or is plunge important? Any brands I should run screaming from? (I
> saw some poor reviews of Craftsman here.)
>
>
> Chris

Knowing nothing about routers I suggest you try to buy from a place that
allows returns in a reasonable time. Or perhaps rent one like you are
thinking of buying.
I am sure others will ask you what your intended uses and usage will be.

Lou

Posted by dpb on May 1, 2008, 10:15 pm
LouB wrote:
> Christopher Nelson wrote:
>> I'm considering buying my first router and not having used one much in
>> the past, I'm unsure what the important features are. I'm sure more
>> HP means better cutting power. I've seen some that say "fixed speed"
>> so I assume some are variable or multiple speed. Is a fixed table OK
>> or is plunge important? Any brands I should run screaming from? (I
>> saw some poor reviews of Craftsman here.)
>>
>>
>> Chris
>
> Knowing nothing about routers I suggest you try to buy from a place that
> allows returns in a reasonable time. Or perhaps rent one like you are
> thinking of buying.
> I am sure others will ask you what your intended uses and usage will be.

That first.

I'd recommend a google search on rec.woodworking -- it's a common
subject won't take a minute to find as many threads as you'll care to read.

--

Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on May 1, 2008, 10:34 pm

> I'm considering buying my first router and not having used one much in
> the past, I'm unsure what the important features are. I'm sure more
> HP means better cutting power. I've seen some that say "fixed speed"
> so I assume some are variable or multiple speed. Is a fixed table OK
> or is plunge important? Any brands I should run screaming from? (I
> saw some poor reviews of Craftsman here.)
>
>
> Chris

More HP means more cutting power. It also means more weight to handle when
trying to do fine work.

Some are variable speed. If you are going to use large bits, the variable
speed is important as they must turn slower to keep tip speed down.

I'd recommend getting a kit with changeable bases so you can have the best
of both. De Walt and Porter-Cable are good, as is Bosch I have a Bosch
mounted in a table that gets 905 of my router use. Visit www.partwarner.com
for good router information and reviews.



Posted by Doc on May 2, 2008, 7:15 am
@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net:

> www.partwarner.com

Just to clarify that is www.patwarner.com

thanks for the link Ed.

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