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Laminate trimmer for t-molding slot cutting?
lovespicyfood:
So if you were going to get a new "good" router you would suggest a Porter Cable or Dewalt? Any models you would suggest?
I see this new hobby is going to be addictive!!!!
TIA!
MikeDeuce:
Totally forgot to share this picture:
Roughly a 1/8" depth cut, done with the cordless craftsman 19.2v trimmer, and it tore through it as easily as the laminate. Great little tools, these things, but I still say if you can deal with a "real" router in your situation, go that route.
Tahnok:
Hey... that pattern cutter is pretty cool! I've been looking for something like it so I can create a master board (a curvy cab can be hard to keep cutting out). Thanks for the links, I think it's just about time to put in an order to rockler.
nostrebor:
--- Quote from: lovespicyfood on January 17, 2006, 07:12:07 pm ---So if you were going to get a new "good" router you would suggest a Porter Cable or Dewalt? Any models you would suggest?
I see this new hobby is going to be addictive!!!!
TIA!
--- End quote ---
If *I* were going to buy a good new router it would be a Bosch. The 2-base setup, whatever the current model is. My second choice would be a PC, in the same configuration. I have the 3-base Ryobi set and a Ryobi plunge router, and the Bosch colt laminate trimmer. The Ryobi routers are quite good for the casual arcade cabinet builder. They start to lack when you get the bug to go full blown woodworker or work with hardwoods or want to make lots of blade or base changes, etc.
Once the woodworker bug hits, you'll want to own about 4.3 routers anyway ;)
Yoder:
After doing research on this, if I were buying a full size router I'd go with the $100 Ryobi (180PL) plunge router (1/4 and 1/2" collet sizes, variable speed w/soft start, and it's compatible with aftermarket templates and jigs) OR I'd spend $200 and get a Porter Cable two base kit (free D-handle by mail). Of course any of the top brands are going to be solid.
I don't plan on getting into woodworking ( the only wood items I even own are particle board desks, etc) so the laminate trimmer will do for now for me.
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