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Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:12 pm

When you say best, depends what you mean.

Smaller routers are by far and away the best for some jobs, like hinge recesses, small chamfers, use with jigs, big 1/2" ones are too clumsy for some jobs

purplemadboy · Post by **purplemadboy** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:45 pm

fair enough..you know more about routers than i do,if you had looked at the link the bumf says it also takes 1/4 collets also..maybe i should have stated that..

Thanks for the info dave..i looked at that one in B & Q the other day and it seemed good.Nice to hear that it works for what you need it for and it sounds good for me too

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:00 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RYOBI-ERT2100-240 ... dZViewItem

ok sorry £110 squid good price

now another fly in the ointment
we need to know what your plans are for the router!!!

if you are planning on moulding and light decorative work like making rustic furniture then1/4" is preferable as they are easier to handle especialy for a beginner

unless your planning on making stair components large moulding or worktops i would consider starting with a 6 to 1100w

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:09 pm

purplemadboy wrote:fair enough..you know more about routers than i do,if you had looked at the link the bumf says it also takes 1/4 collets also..maybe i should have stated that..
Thanks for the info dave..i looked at that one in B & Q the other day and it seemed good.Nice to hear that it works for what you need it for and it sounds good for me too

all 1/2" routers take 1/4" cutters its the weight and comfort thing

purplemadboy · Post by **purplemadboy** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:26 pm

I have never used a router in my life so this a big step.I understand what you are saying by starting small and getting used to it , but i think that is a money down the drain.
With more power cant I just turn the power down and slow it a wee bit to start with?
As for the comfort thing I totally agree with you,thats why I need as much in as pos because I cannot get my hands on it to try it,as I will buy it over the net and if I return it it would cost me the postage again so I would be £20 down

purplemadboy · Post by **purplemadboy** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:27 pm

ps i would use it for light work to start with

chippymike · Post by **chippymike** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:44 pm

small 1/4 routers that are around 600 w like the trend t3 which i own is perfect for round over, 10x10 chamfers, cutting groves from 6mm - 12mm. and 1/2 1600w router is only really use for big rebates, groves, mortising, cutting work tops. imo they both have there uses depending what you plan to use it for.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:24 pm

purplemadboy wrote:I have never used a router in my life so this a big step.I understand what you are saying by starting small and getting used to it , but i think that is a money down the drain.
With more power cant I just turn the power down and slow it a wee bit to start with?
As for the comfort thing I totally agree with you,thats why I need as much in as pos because I cannot get my hands on it to try it,as I will buy it over the net and if I return it it would cost me the postage again so I would be £20 down

would you write a letter with a tin off spray paint

or cut your cheese with a machettie

or go shopping in a dust cart

purplemadboy · Post by **purplemadboy** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:21 am

ok guys ,I am taking this on board what about the Bosch POF1400AE Router 240V,would this be better for me

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:35 am

trust me when you get into routing more than one router is essential
different routers different cutters fitted to save keep changing them

i have around 6 routers i use the hitachi m12v the least its a 1850w big beastie it spends 90% of its time under a router table gathering dust but its there for making hand rails or complicated mouldings with larger cutters or indeed removed for worktops and the like

this £25 powerdevil thats around 8 years old does the most "table" work as its easily portable light and fixes in a workmate

http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/ ... hop009.jpg

at the miniut my ryobi 18v lamin trimmer/router gets most use as its easy to use one handed

i was going to say its the most fun you can have one handed

but not quite

purplemadboy · Post by **purplemadboy** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:01 pm

Ok Guys ,Iam going for the kill,I am going to buy tomorrow the new Bosch POF1400AE Router 240V http://www.screwfix.com/prods/26549/Pow ... outer-240V

Any thoughts before I dive in.......

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:49 pm

if you like it go with it

all i will say is its nearly a 1/2 inch size but not quite so you have most of the weight without the versatility

perfect light weight starting router size is around 600 to 800w because they will do all the light moulding work easily in one pass and 90% of what a 1400w router will do in one pass in heavier mouldings

purplemadboy · Post by **purplemadboy** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:58 pm

purplemadboy · Post by **purplemadboy** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:19 pm

I have checked the weight of the 1400 ,and its the same as the wee 1100 (3kg).The Ryobi is over 6kg...I will go and see the 1400 tomorrow and get my hands on it and see what I think..will let you know how I get on...

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:29 pm

Screwfix have a good returns policy, so if you take care with opening up the package and play around with it WITHOUT a router bit fitted to try and judge the handling without getting it mucked up, you can decide if it is right enough for you.

If you don't like it, just call them up and they will collect it and give a full refund.

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