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Trim Router????
mytymaus007:
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--- 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.
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Thanks for that info. Could anyone tell me what this thing can't do that a high power one can? :dunno
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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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So basically if your just need it for slot cutting and routing out joysticks you dont need anything else :cheers:
BadMouth:
I haven't had as good luck with that one as others seem to.
The depth always moves even though I feel like I'm on the edge of breaking the plastic from adjusting it so tight.
I was using it last weekend as a trim router and decided to do the pockets for my S joystick brackets with it since it was handy.
It moved and went through the top of my CP.
Burned again. :banghead:
Broke out the full size porter cable and had no such issues.
TopJimmyCooks:
I've got a HF/tool sale laminate trimmer that anyone can have for the price of shipping. I woudn't use it for anything but trimming laminate. The plastic, friction held base is too movable for t-slot cutters or anything where holding the set depth is critical. Collet's pretty dicey too. I got it I guess to just leave a 1/4" roundover bit in, but I tend to just change the bits on the good one I have - a dewalt with a threaded depth setting wheel.
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