Small Plunge Router?

I have one also and while it doesn't plunge I do use it a lot. works
great for hinge mortising. I wish it was soft start but you can't have
it all.


BRuce

B a r r y wrote:

> On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:42:26 -0400, "Bill Rittner" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
>>bigger. Are there any small size routers made?
>
>
> Bill,
> I really like my Bosch laminate trimmer for lighter work, but
> it dosen't plunge.
>
>
> Share it with us if you find a small, light plunge model.
>
> Barry

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BRuce

Makita still makes the model 3621...a 1 1/4 HP plunge router. I've had
this router for about 10 years and is my router of choice for small
jobs. You can see it here....

http://www.mytoolstore.com/makita/mak03-03.html

No store preference...just a link.



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> I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
> bigger. Are there any small size routers made?
>
> Any help will be very much appreciated.
>
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> Bill Rittner
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If you really want small there is an attachment for Dremel that will make it
a 'plunge router'.

http://www.bishopcochran.com/reviews.htm

Preston
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> I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
> bigger. Are there any small size routers made?
>
> Any help will be very much appreciated.
>
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> Bill Rittner
> R & B ENTERPRISES
> Manchester, CT
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how small do you want? if you need something smaller than 1.5 HP or so, try
a laminate trimmer which is basically a small router.

Mike

Think Dremel - the heavy duty one. They make a plunge base attachment which
comes with the kit now.

Bob S.


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> I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
> bigger. Are there any small size routers made?
>
> Any help will be very much appreciated.
>
> --
> Bill Rittner
> R & B ENTERPRISES
> Manchester, CT
>
> [email protected]
>
> "Don't take this life too seriously.......nobody
> gets out alive" (Unknown)
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> Remove "no" to reply
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"Bill Rittner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
> bigger. Are there any small size routers made?
>
> Any help will be very much appreciated.
>
> --
> Bill Rittner
> R & B ENTERPRISES
> Manchester, CT
>
> [email protected]
>
> "Don't take this life too seriously.......nobody
> gets out alive" (Unknown)
>
> Remove "no" to reply

I can let you have a brand new 1-1/4HP 1/4" collet Makita 3620 kit incl
case, wrenches & a straight guide for only $115 US no tax + Shipping
(approx. $12US) we have only one left from a lot of 10 purchased to sell
last Christmas...on a first come first served basis. (NORMALLY $135 + Tax +
Shipping)
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On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:42:26 -0400, "Bill Rittner" <[email protected]> wrote:

>I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
>bigger. Are there any small size routers made?
>
>Any help will be very much appreciated.

Don't know anything about it, but you might check
http://www.grizzly.com/catalog/2004/166.cfm?
Bill Waller
New Eagle, PA

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I use the Trend T3 for small handheld work - dovetails etc. It's a
lightweight 550W machine - the body is detachable from the base, giving rise
to other applications.

http://www.trendmachinery.co.uk/routermenu/

Cheers,

Frank

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> I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
> bigger. Are there any small size routers made?
>
> Any help will be very much appreciated.
>
> --
> Bill Rittner
> R & B ENTERPRISES
> Manchester, CT
>
> [email protected]
>
> "Don't take this life too seriously.......nobody
> gets out alive" (Unknown)
>
> Remove "no" to reply
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Bill Rittner wrote:

> I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
> bigger. Are there any small size routers made?
>
> Any help will be very much appreciated.

How small do you want? You can get plunge bases for the Rotozip and the
Dremel among others.

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I have the Dewalt 615. They no longer make it, but it sounds like what you
are looking for. 1Hp, nice smooth plunge action, relatively light. It only
has a 1/4" collet, but that sort of goes with this power range. You might
look for a used one.
Bob Wilson
"Bill Rittner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
> bigger. Are there any small size routers made?
>
> Any help will be very much appreciated.
>
> --
> Bill Rittner
> R & B ENTERPRISES
> Manchester, CT
>
> [email protected]
>
> "Don't take this life too seriously.......nobody
> gets out alive" (Unknown)
>
> Remove "no" to reply
>
>

On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:42:26 -0400, "Bill Rittner" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
>bigger. Are there any small size routers made?

Bill,
I really like my Bosch laminate trimmer for lighter work, but
it dosen't plunge.


Share it with us if you find a small, light plunge model.

Barry

Have you looked into some of the small "roto-saws" or spiral saws? Some of
them have plunge bases and they are quite a bit smaller than traditional
routers. Something like the Roto-zip, Dremel, Ryobi, etc. I think Sears
Craftsman has one too.

Wayne


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> On Sat, 12 Jun 2004 11:27:55 GMT, B a r r y
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:42:26 -0400, "Bill Rittner" <[email protected]>
> >wrote:
> >
> >>I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
> >>bigger. Are there any small size routers made?
> >
> >Bill,
> > I really like my Bosch laminate trimmer for lighter work, but
> >it dosen't plunge.
> >
> >
> >Share it with us if you find a small, light plunge model.
> >
> >Barry
>
>
> one of the ideas I have had on the back burner is to make a plunge
> base for my Porter Cable laminate trimmer. it's waiting for my machine
> shop skills and equipment to catch up with my imagination....

On Sat, 12 Jun 2004 11:27:55 GMT, B a r r y
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:42:26 -0400, "Bill Rittner" <[email protected]>
>wrote:
>
>>I'm looking for a small plunge router. All I can find are 1 3/4 HP or
>>bigger. Are there any small size routers made?
>
>Bill,
> I really like my Bosch laminate trimmer for lighter work, but
>it dosen't plunge.
>
>
>Share it with us if you find a small, light plunge model.
>
>Barry


one of the ideas I have had on the back burner is to make a plunge
base for my Porter Cable laminate trimmer. it's waiting for my machine
shop skills and equipment to catch up with my imagination....