116 Re: Variable Speed Routers
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116 Re: Variable Speed Routers
From: ronny@pyrthoth (Ron Karpel)
Date: 5 Jan 90 01:09:39 GMT
In article <7794@cognos.UUCP> richardb@cognos.UUCP (Richard Brosseau) writes:
>In article <14380007@hpcvia.CV.HP.COM> gordon@hpcvia.CV.HP.COM (gordon_staley) writes:
>+Take a look at the Feb 1990 issue of Wood magazine. It is a special router
>+issue. They look at plunge routers. They specifically recommend the Ryobi
>+plunge router for a router table application because:
>+
>+ 1) the ease of using the depth control knob
>+ 2) the electronic speed control (allows lower speed for
>+ large bits
>+ 3) handles 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" bits
>
>Can we get some discussion going on these three routers? I'm on the
>verge of chosing one soon.
>
I bought my Ryobi a couple of weeks ago. I am currently building a
floor to ceiling storage and use the router a lot. It works great,
has plenty of power, and easy to use both as a plunger and under the
table. The 1/4" collet lets me used all my old bits, though from now
on I will try to get 1/2" bits. The speed control is great, it is not
just reducing the power, it really regulates the speed of the router. I
paid $209 at a local tool store. I think you can find it for under
$200 from some catalogs. I think the Ryobi is great and recommend it,
although my only comparison is a 1 horse B&D (not much of a
comparison).
Now that I have a good router, I am in the market for a dovetail jig.
So far I looked at a Porter-Cable for $95 (its not the pro model), and
Bosch for $118. The Bosch comes with bits included. The Porter-Cable
has some extra acc. like a different template (I think for finger
joints). I know Sears has two models $30 and $50. Can anybody
recommend a good jig? Also how about building a jig? The jigs I saw
didn't look complicated, not $100 worth anyhow. Did anyone built a jig
or have plans for one?
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