I'm putting a router table together and wanted to get folks opinions on
what a good router would be or does it matter? I currently have a Sears
1 1/2 from 1994 or so. I'd like to keep one router handy for large
pieces and the other semi-permanently mounted to the router tabel.
Also I am very interested in dialing depth adjustment from the top of
the table and ease of bit change out.
Thanks!
Tim
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> I recently bought the Triton for my router table.
>
Seconded. Had my Triton for a few weeks now. The above table changing is
a great plus. Plenty of power.
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Phillip Hansen
Skil-Phil Solutions
PC 890
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Rumpty
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"Tim Sauerwein" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm putting a router table together and wanted to get folks opinions
Bought one of these when the old Freud went TU. Don't regret it a bit.
Well thought out machine. Comes with two bases. Makes it easy to use
out of the table if you can use the fixed base without dismounting the
plunge from the router table.
bob g.
Rumpty wrote:
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> "Tim Sauerwein" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>I'm putting a router table together and wanted to get folks opinions
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Tim Sauerwein wrote:
> Is the above-the-table kit sold by P-C? Do you know what the model
> number is?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim
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>
The PC height adjuster model # is 75301, I don't have one yet, currently
just using a 3/16" nutdriver through the same hole.
I went with the 890 since the bases are removable, mounted the fixed base in
the table and plan to get the plunge base later for out of table use and
then maybe another fixed base later on so I can have a fixed out of table
base as well.
Eugene
Try the P-C 8529. With the above-the-table kit (the same kit for the 890)
you can change bits and adjust the depth from above the table without
purchasing an additional lift. Add to this 2HP and variable speed, and you
have a pretty good setup.
Charlie
"Tim Sauerwein" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm putting a router table together and wanted to get folks opinions on
> what a good router would be or does it matter? I currently have a Sears
> 1 1/2 from 1994 or so. I'd like to keep one router handy for large
> pieces and the other semi-permanently mounted to the router tabel.
>
> Also I am very interested in dialing depth adjustment from the top of
> the table and ease of bit change out.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tim
Yes, the kit is sold by P-C. As another poster mentions, it is model 75301.
It also includes a second offset wrench for bit changing. The 8529 includes
one offset wrench, but since there is a spindle lock, that is the only
wrench you get. With the two, it it much easier to change bits above the
table.
Charlie
"Tim Sauerwein" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Is the above-the-table kit sold by P-C? Do you know what the model
> number is?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim
>
>
>
>
> In article <[email protected]>,
> "Charlie Mraz" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > Try the P-C 8529. With the above-the-table kit (the same kit for the
890)
> > you can change bits and adjust the depth from above the table without
> > purchasing an additional lift. Add to this 2HP and variable speed, and
you
> > have a pretty good setup.
> >
> > Charlie
> >
> > "Tim Sauerwein" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > I'm putting a router table together and wanted to get folks opinions
on
> > > what a good router would be or does it matter? I currently have a
Sears
> > > 1 1/2 from 1994 or so. I'd like to keep one router handy for large
> > > pieces and the other semi-permanently mounted to the router tabel.
> > >
> > > Also I am very interested in dialing depth adjustment from the top of
> > > the table and ease of bit change out.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Tim
> >
> >
"Tim Sauerwein" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm putting a router table together and wanted to get folks opinions on
> what a good router would be or does it matter? I currently have a Sears
> 1 1/2 from 1994 or so. I'd like to keep one router handy for large
> pieces and the other semi-permanently mounted to the router tabel.
>
> Also I am very interested in dialing depth adjustment from the top of
> the table and ease of bit change out.
Ditch the Sears.
Get a PC890, or a Bosch, Milwaukee, or Hitachi. Then get a router lift. I
use the Benchdog table and lift. Best price is www.routerbits.com. The lift
is adjustable from the top using a socket wrench, but I use my drill (with
hex socket) to run it up or down to change bits. You may want to start out
with a simple mount for a while because when you suffer making adjustments
the hard way for 6 months you REALLY appreciate the lift ;)
Ed
Is the above-the-table kit sold by P-C? Do you know what the model
number is?
Thanks,
Tim
In article <[email protected]>,
"Charlie Mraz" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Try the P-C 8529. With the above-the-table kit (the same kit for the 890)
> you can change bits and adjust the depth from above the table without
> purchasing an additional lift. Add to this 2HP and variable speed, and you
> have a pretty good setup.
>
> Charlie
>
> "Tim Sauerwein" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I'm putting a router table together and wanted to get folks opinions on
> > what a good router would be or does it matter? I currently have a Sears
> > 1 1/2 from 1994 or so. I'd like to keep one router handy for large
> > pieces and the other semi-permanently mounted to the router tabel.
> >
> > Also I am very interested in dialing depth adjustment from the top of
> > the table and ease of bit change out.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Tim
>
>
Tim Sauerwein wrote:
> I'm putting a router table together and wanted to get folks opinions on
> what a good router would be or does it matter? I currently have a Sears
> 1 1/2 from 1994 or so. I'd like to keep one router handy for large
> pieces and the other semi-permanently mounted to the router tabel.
>
> Also I am very interested in dialing depth adjustment from the top of
> the table and ease of bit change out.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tim
If you ever think you're going to want to do raised panels, you'll need
3HP or better as well as variable speed.
The Triton and new Porter Cables were designed specifically for router
table use. The collets raise above the table and lock so you can change
bits without moving the router. However, at least with the Triton, you
must do this by shutting off the power switch on the router and cranking
it up manually (this is a safety element). The "above the table" raisers
won't engage the safety latches to permit this. Don't know how the PC
does it. Even so, it's a *lot* easer changing bits this way.
Norm Abram got around the commercial router raisers by epoxying a cable
to the end of his fine adjustment knob and running the cable with a knob
outside the table. Seemed to work pretty well. Plans are still
available. Personally, reaching under the table to crank the fine
adjustment hasn't been that big a deal for me.
~Mark.
I recently bought the Triton for my router table. It replaced a 3 hp Bosch
that has been hanging under there since 1988.
The unit does not have above adjustments but it does have an easy thumb
screw like knob that can be easily adjusted from under the table.
That said, the router does have the ability to remove the bit with 1 wrench
from above the table with out removing the router.
I was also looking for height adjustments from above the table but it really
is a non issue with this particular router. I by far value the ability to
remove the bit from above the table over above table adjustments.
The router comes with an edge guide if you ever needed to use it in that
mode for free hand work.
The router is loaded with features that I doubt that you will find on any 1
router.
"Tim Sauerwein" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm putting a router table together and wanted to get folks opinions on
> what a good router would be or does it matter? I currently have a Sears
> 1 1/2 from 1994 or so. I'd like to keep one router handy for large
> pieces and the other semi-permanently mounted to the router tabel.
>
> Also I am very interested in dialing depth adjustment from the top of
> the table and ease of bit change out.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tim