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Digital Vandal:


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--- Quote from: fenman on September 15, 2010, 06:50:01 pm ---After reading this and other threads about routers I've decided i'm even more lost than when I started.  

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I'm a very occasional woodworkermangler and I guess that the big question has to be what are YOU going to do with your router? Splurging £200+ on a Makita that you'll only use a handful of times is an incredible waste of cash.

Consider hiring one for a day for about £30 (link) and you'll get a decent make (I got a Makita when I hired) or maybe pick up a servicable 1200watt machine for £20 from Aldi (link)

Either way you'll not chuck down a load of hard earned cash only to find out you're not really comfortable with routing - Its scary :laugh:.

Regarding collets - More expensive routers will have a collet to take a 1/2" shank bit, the cheaper ones only 1/4" and smaller. However - All the bits you'll need for DIY use and a cab build are available in 1/4" (eg: Slot Cutting) and indeed 1/4" is widely available in the UK in DIY stores with 1/2" tending towards professional use.

ps: give the PDF usage and safety guide a cheeky download from HSS hire - good reading prior to first time use.



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Thanks for the advice. I think the most important thing is am I going to need the 1/2" collet (I still don't fully understand what a collet is) I am looking at the black and decker range and there are 2 available. 1 is 1/4" and 1 is 1/2" with the ability to use 1/4". Obviously there is a price difference. Also the link to the slot cutting piece doesn't look like there is a blade or cutting face of any type so how would it cut?

gryhnd:


--- Quote from: fenman on September 16, 2010, 05:24:01 pm ---(I still don't fully understand what a collet is)

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collet

Edit: more specifically in the article - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collet#Woodwork

gryhnd:

One thing I've learned over the years: don't cheap out on tools. The hassles they end up creating far outstrip the added expense of buying quality up front. If you can't afford it now, borrow or rent, and save up.

Not to mention that I don't want to trust a piece of razor sharp metal spinning at 25,000+ RPM to a questionable product  :timebomb:

Digital Vandal:


--- Quote from: gryhnd on September 16, 2010, 06:45:43 pm ---One thing I've learned over the years: don't cheap out on tools. The hassles they end up creating far outstrip the added expense of buying quality up front. If you can't afford it now, borrow or rent, and save up.

Not to mention that I don't want to trust a piece of razor sharp metal spinning at 25,000+ RPM to a questionable product  :timebomb:

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Completely agree with you. That's why I prefer to buy black and decker rather than an own brand product. I believe B&D are good enough quality to be safe without being overkill.

Digital Vandal:

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