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Laminate trimmer for t-molding slot cutting?
DrewKaree:
Screw that, think BIG! I recommend a Powermatic.
Why? Just because ;D
Yoder:
Thanks for the update. I'm glad the trim router works well. I'm assuming you got the Craftsman one. Does it come with a flush trim bit like their corded one?
If so, that's a great deal for $60!
MikeDeuce:
MT: good call on the new counter sink bit... like a hot knife!
DK: As nice as that sounds, "just because" doesn't always work with the lady of the house, er apartment :P
Yoder: Yep, Craftsman 19.2v cordless. Not sure if this link will work: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00911583000&subcat=Custom+Combo+Kits
It did not come with a flush trim bit, but I had one from the kit that came with my corded router. The ability to use a router at the apartment without getting rocks thrown at me was well worth the price!
Got to play with it for a little longer today, as I have begun construction of my single player CP. I purchased 1/8" extruded acrylic from TAP plastics and laid it over my 1/2" MDF CP... put in the flush trim/laminate trimmer bit and it totally impressed me once again by plowing through the 1/8" acrylic VERY comfortably. Here's a little shot (let it snow):
And a close up (too close perhaps):
Yoder:
Nice mess! Thanks for the info.
I'm really leaning toward the laminate trimmer versus picking up a big router now. For the small jobs I'd need to do I think it would be plenty.
I actually went to sears to pick it up and none of the stores in my area have it. They only have the $90 corded one which is just a relabeled $80 Ryobi that Home Depot carries...of course it comes with a 1/2" flush trim bit which would save me $15.
I'm glad it's quiet. I live in a house but my neighbors are real close so quiet would be nice for me too.
MikeDeuce:
Heh heh... it looked like I had been playing in snow as my whole torso was covered with the acrylic chips as well. took about 10x as long to clean all that up than it did to route the edge flush (d'oh).
The corded budget routers will undoubtedly save you money if you can tolerate the noise... with the model listed above, if you lack the batteries, charger, and flush bit, that's at least another $75 there. Although, if you happen to need a cordless drill, you can find combo kits and such with batteries and chargers for about $100. It works out well if you happen to have a lot of the required gear already, otherwise it's pretty steep. Good luck!
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