How many Routers do you have and why?
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I have three routers but only one is a Festool. Besides my 1400 - the one I regularly use - I have Porter Cable 760 and a Porter Cable trim router. Since I bought the 1400 the others have collected dust.
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I have four that I use. I use the 1010 for shelf pins, and some general easy routing, the 1400 for more 'heavy duty' routing with my 1/2 in bits, a porter cable that is mounted in my router table at all times and a Rigid palm router for trim and quick roundovers.
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Just the one, a 23 year old DeWalt/Elu router for 8 mm bits that's still going strong.
I would love to add a 1400 but it's just too expensive for the limited use I have for it. Though I use my router pretty often it's mostly just bits up to 25 mm wide but not bigger.
I would love to add a 1400 but it's just too expensive for the limited use I have for it. Though I use my router pretty often it's mostly just bits up to 25 mm wide but not bigger.
A total of five. I started with a DeWalt DW621, which is great for some hand held work as the base is asymmetrical. The only downside is that the dust port is so high it tends to tip the router.
Then I wanted a 1/2" for a table and got a Triton MOF001, which I think is one of the best routers at any price for use upside down, with automatic spindle lock and through the table adjustment as standard.
The third purchase was an OF1400, because I wanted to be able to use 1/2" bits without taking the Triton out of the table each time. I love the height adjustment system.
Then followed an OF1010 with edging accessories; these really add to its versatility.
Finally I inherited my father in law's Bosch POF 500, which I rarely use.
I like all of them, but they are so very different in their uses.
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Then I wanted a 1/2" for a table and got a Triton MOF001, which I think is one of the best routers at any price for use upside down, with automatic spindle lock and through the table adjustment as standard.
The third purchase was an OF1400, because I wanted to be able to use 1/2" bits without taking the Triton out of the table each time. I love the height adjustment system.
Then followed an OF1010 with edging accessories; these really add to its versatility.
Finally I inherited my father in law's Bosch POF 500, which I rarely use.
I like all of them, but they are so very different in their uses.
Andrew
I have four: OF1010, OF1400, Dewalt611, and a Milwaukee 5625.
The Milwaukee is basically dedicated to my router table, while the festools are used for anything involving plunge routing or edge trimming.
The dewalt is great for things where the edge is narrow or the profile is just a roundover or chamfer. I have also used it for things like very shallow mortises on doors for pulls.
The Milwaukee is basically dedicated to my router table, while the festools are used for anything involving plunge routing or edge trimming.
The dewalt is great for things where the edge is narrow or the profile is just a roundover or chamfer. I have also used it for things like very shallow mortises on doors for pulls.
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N - 1 [big grin]
I have five currently. A Triton dedicated to my router table, anOF 1400, an MFK 700, a Ridgid trim router and a trusty Rusty Porter-Cable 690.
I can always use one more! I keep thinking about the cordless Dewalt router because Festool doesn't have a cordless router! I also keep looking at the OF 1010, no particular reason
I have five currently. A Triton dedicated to my router table, anOF 1400, an MFK 700, a Ridgid trim router and a trusty Rusty Porter-Cable 690.
I can always use one more! I keep thinking about the cordless Dewalt router because Festool doesn't have a cordless router! I also keep looking at the OF 1010, no particular reason
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I had three (only blue and green is my 1400, which I love) but now am down to two. 1400 is the workhorse and a trim router for minor round overs etc.
I really want a 2200 but might end up getting a spindle molder which would negate the need for me. We shall see.
Cheers. Bryan.
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I really want a 2200 but might end up getting a spindle molder which would negate the need for me. We shall see.
Cheers. Bryan.
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I think the bare minimum if you're looking to cover most of your bases is 3. A dedicated table unit (Triton is a great option for the above the table adjustability), a heavy duty handheld one like the 1400 or 2200, and then more of a grab and go lighter duty router like the 1010. Anything over 3 is good to have, but not absolutely necessary. I prefer the 2200 to the 1400, but there are situations where I need the smaller footprint of the 1400 while running a 1/2" bit. I don't use the MFK 700 all that much, though there are some people on the FOG who use it all the time and swear by it. It has saved my bacon a couple of times set up with the vertical base and planing bit to level some surfaces. The only regular use it gets now is when I'm edge banding.
I recently picked up a cordless Dewalt because I had to do some edge work in the field without access to power -- I really like the unit, and have recently taken to having it set up with a dedicated roundover bit when I'm using other routers. I did get the plunge base accessory, though have yet to experiment with it in plunge mode, or even hooking it up to dust extraction for that matter.
I recently picked up a cordless Dewalt because I had to do some edge work in the field without access to power -- I really like the unit, and have recently taken to having it set up with a dedicated roundover bit when I'm using other routers. I did get the plunge base accessory, though have yet to experiment with it in plunge mode, or even hooking it up to dust extraction for that matter.
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I have 4
Porter-Cable 690
3- makita compact routers two are cordless and one corded.
I have a different round over bit in the cordless and a upcut in the corded.
I’m looking hard at a 1400 and another cordless makita.
Hate changing bits lol
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Porter-Cable 690
3- makita compact routers two are cordless and one corded.
I have a different round over bit in the cordless and a upcut in the corded.
I’m looking hard at a 1400 and another cordless makita.
Hate changing bits lol
Cheers Charlie
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Hi, my name is Kevin and I'm a tool junkie. I have at least a dozen routers. Close to 30 drills. I'm just a hobbiest/DIYer. Just love tools.
Best router is the 1400. I also have the MFK 700. Always wanted the 1010 just for my 32mm Festool stuff. One day.
Best router is the 1400. I also have the MFK 700. Always wanted the 1010 just for my 32mm Festool stuff. One day.
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I have eight and they all serve different roles depending on bit and material size.
Two OF1010's, OF1400, OF2200, two Dewalt 611 trim routers (one is dedicated to inlaying our signature coins), Hitachi M12V (router table), and a Porter Cable laminate trimmer.
I'm not counting the Rotozip or Dremel even though they both have router base attachments.
Actually, two more if you include the ones inside the Porter Cable (Castle) benchtop pocket hole cutter.
My friend, Gary Katz, recommends having one more router than you have router bits!
Two OF1010's, OF1400, OF2200, two Dewalt 611 trim routers (one is dedicated to inlaying our signature coins), Hitachi M12V (router table), and a Porter Cable laminate trimmer.
I'm not counting the Rotozip or Dremel even though they both have router base attachments.
Actually, two more if you include the ones inside the Porter Cable (Castle) benchtop pocket hole cutter.
My friend, Gary Katz, recommends having one more router than you have router bits!
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[member=25351]rst[/member] you need help ROFL
1) I have the Ridgid R29303 2HP for the Jessem Router Table coming next week [big grin],
2) Ridgid R24012 corded trim router,
3) Milwaukee cordless trim router,
4) Makita RT0701C on the CNC,
5) Dewalt DW616 as a spare for the CNC,
6) OF 1400 for handheld router other then trimming.
I will probably get a 3.5HP if the Ridgid do not hold for the tasks. The OF 1010 is also on my list.
1) I have the Ridgid R29303 2HP for the Jessem Router Table coming next week [big grin],
2) Ridgid R24012 corded trim router,
3) Milwaukee cordless trim router,
4) Makita RT0701C on the CNC,
5) Dewalt DW616 as a spare for the CNC,
6) OF 1400 for handheld router other then trimming.
I will probably get a 3.5HP if the Ridgid do not hold for the tasks. The OF 1010 is also on my list.
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How do you like the Castle pocket machine? I’m in the market for one but the Kreg is about 1/3 the pricedeepcreek said:
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rst said:
.. You should probably not count them! [big grin]
Again, I have a lot of collectible RC cars that I don’t count. Not insane amounts, but too many.
As a more of a newbie to routers, I have an old Makita 800W left from my father, my only experience with routers since investing in more..
A OF 1400 for the router table
A OF 1010 for handheld (unless need for the OF 1400)
A Makita 18V LXT handheld with all the bases. A fantastic and handy tool.
So that makes 4 already. Who knows..
I have three routers, two that I use frequently and one not so much.
I started with a (now old) Ryobi 3hp plunge router and mostly used it in a home built router table.
I upgraded to router table to a Kreg table/fence/router lift and put a Porter-Cable 7518 in the table. A great combination.
About 18 months ago I added a OF1010. That works well for me for general purpose hand held routing and is very capable with 8mm shank bits.
The Ryobi hasn't been used since.
Occasionally I look at the OF1400, I have had a project yet that the justified the cost. At some point I might add a small trim router.
I started with a (now old) Ryobi 3hp plunge router and mostly used it in a home built router table.
I upgraded to router table to a Kreg table/fence/router lift and put a Porter-Cable 7518 in the table. A great combination.
About 18 months ago I added a OF1010. That works well for me for general purpose hand held routing and is very capable with 8mm shank bits.
The Ryobi hasn't been used since.
Occasionally I look at the OF1400, I have had a project yet that the justified the cost. At some point I might add a small trim router.
4 & why:
Bosch 2HP 1613AEVS -- Hand-held med. to large work (e.g. circle cutting) or Router table top (1/2" shanks)
Bosch Colt -- Hand-held small to med. work
Craftsman Sears (image) -- Router table top (1/4" shanks), small to med. work
Craftsman Super Router (1.5HP?) (image) -- Bought in a garage sale (in the 90s), rarely used, now collecting dust (with the Craftsman finish sander form the same garage sale) on the shelf...will be selling it after the pandemic
5, if the Dremel is counted as a router for grooving (image) and recess work (e.g. butterfly inlays, hinges, etc.).
Bosch 2HP 1613AEVS -- Hand-held med. to large work (e.g. circle cutting) or Router table top (1/2" shanks)
Bosch Colt -- Hand-held small to med. work
Craftsman Sears (image) -- Router table top (1/4" shanks), small to med. work
Craftsman Super Router (1.5HP?) (image) -- Bought in a garage sale (in the 90s), rarely used, now collecting dust (with the Craftsman finish sander form the same garage sale) on the shelf...will be selling it after the pandemic
5, if the Dremel is counted as a router for grooving (image) and recess work (e.g. butterfly inlays, hinges, etc.).
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pettyconstruction said:
Sorry to go far off topic.....
Wait on the new Castle 110 Pocket Cutter. They will be coming out with a new one shortly (COVID is delaying release). The new version, Model 110, has an improved router and MUCH improved clamping mechanism. I just bought a Kreg Foreman, I will add the Castle machine when the new one is released. The biggest advantage of the Castle is that it has a 6 degree angle vs the 15 degree of the Kreg. With the Castle the problem of joint shift is nearly eliminated. You can easily assemble the joints without clamping.
To be sure the Kreg is faster but the Castle is MUCH more accurate. Do not get put off by the two step process of routing the pocket and then drilling the pilot hole. I saw the original Castle 100 at IWF 2018 in Atlanta and thought the two step process was a deal breaker. I saw the Model 110 early this year at The Woodworking Show in Indianapolis and came to understand the advantage of reduced screw angle and the new clamping mechanism.
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