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| CoryBee:
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-trim-router-44914.html This thing seems pretty neat. Is there a reason I should get a more powerful one over this to do trims? Check out the video. Thanks |
| paigeoliver:
I have that one. It does t-molding fine. Just be sure to really tighten down the knob that selects the depth. Harbor freight even has a slot cutter bit set with the right size t-molding bit in it. |
| CoryBee:
--- Quote from: paigeoliver on June 19, 2012, 12:56:52 am ---I have that one. It does t-molding fine. Just be sure to really tighten down the knob that selects the depth. Harbor freight even has a slot cutter bit set with the right size t-molding bit in it. --- End quote --- Thanks for that info. Could anyone tell me what this thing can't do that a high power one can? :dunno |
| mytymaus007:
--- Quote from: CoryDee on June 19, 2012, 02:33:21 am --- --- Quote from: paigeoliver on June 19, 2012, 12:56:52 am ---I have that one. It does t-molding fine. Just be sure to really tighten down the knob that selects the depth. Harbor freight even has a slot cutter bit set with the right size t-molding bit in it. --- End quote --- Thanks for that info. Could anyone tell me what this thing can't do that a high power one can? :dunno --- End quote --- I have this one also I like it alot. I think it gets bad reviews on the Harbor freight site. I think its a love hate relationship im sure some more people will chim in an say it a piece a S**t. The only thing is the guide is plastic and at times it will vibrate loose if not tightened but becareful you can also crack the area where the screw is But for $28 bucks its a steal! |
| GregD:
--- Quote from: CoryDee on June 19, 2012, 02:33:21 am --- --- Quote from: paigeoliver on June 19, 2012, 12:56:52 am ---I have that one. It does t-molding fine. Just be sure to really tighten down the knob that selects the depth. Harbor freight even has a slot cutter bit set with the right size t-molding bit in it. --- End quote --- Thanks for that info. Could anyone tell me what this thing can't do that a high power one can? :dunno --- End quote --- Raised Panels, half blind dovetails, dados, and a whole bunch of other stuff. A trim router is not a substitute for a router. It is a specialty tool that one would purchase in addition to a router. If your only need for a router is to trim laminate then it is a great tool for that. If I did a bunch of laminate I would own one. Can you cut a 1/16th slot for t-molding. Yup. Probably. |
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