Look what I found when I got home

**Bob N** · 08-10-2009, 04:49 PM

Over the past couple of years I have had trouble getting comfortable with a trim router for my needs. I have had the PC 7310 and then traded it for the Bosch Colt which I sold a short while back. What I wanted was a trim router with a plunge that was affordable. I studied the T-3 and finally gave up on the idea for the time being... that is until BJ punched me on the T-4 and woke me up on the issue again. The T-4 corrected some of the issues I had with the earlier model and BJ also pointed me in the direction of an over sized round base that would allow me to do the kind of projects I need this router for. I really want to try sign routing and small size inlays for box lids. I am intimidated somewhat with my regular size router for these projects and think the right trim router will allow me to move forward.

This baby has just arrived today and I am really excited about it and can hardly wait to give it a test drive, but I'm afraid that may be several days down the road with my schedule. In the mean time maybe BJ can give you a run down on his findings with the one he received a few days ago. Oops.... looks like I let the cat out of the bag that BJ has a new toy

I just had to share my gloat so here are some pictures to enjoy.

levon · 08-10-2009, 05:18 PM

hi Bob

i really like the looks of the T-4! the plunge base and variable speed looks like a winner!

i know you will enjoy the router.

congratulations on the new toy!

**bobj3** · 08-10-2009, 05:57 PM

Hi Bob

gREAt

Like you I have been wanting for a GOOD small plunge router..

This one looks like it's going to fit the bill,, I will post the other end of the book end routers in a day or two,,it's in parts right now,,putting on a new base plate from MilesCraft and drilling and mounting some built in LED lights maybe

and some ski rods.

I have wipe out one base plate so far..

many,many mounting holes in the MilesCraft base plate...tricky job..

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Originally Posted by Bob

Over the past couple of years I have had trouble getting comfortable with a trim router for my needs. I have had the PC 7310 and then traded it for the Bosch Colt which I sold a short while back. What I wanted was a trim router with a plunge that was affordable. I studied the T-3 and finally gave up on the idea for the time being... that is until BJ punched me on the T-4 and woke me up on the issue again. The T-4 corrected some of the issues I had with the earlier model and BJ also pointed me in the direction of an over sized round base that would allow me to do the kind of projects I need this router for. I really want to try sign routing and small size inlays for box lids. I am intimidated somewhat with my regular size router for these projects and think the right trim router will allow me to move forward.

This baby has just arrived today and I am really excited about it and can hardly wait to give it a test drive, but I'm afraid that may be several days down the road with my schedule. In the mean time maybe BJ can give you a run down on his findings with the one he received a few days ago. Oops.... looks like I let the cat out of the bag that BJ has a new toy

I just had to share my gloat so here are some pictures to enjoy.

**Dr.Zook** · 08-10-2009, 11:15 PM

Congrats on your new toys Bobs. Keep us up to date as you use them.

RustyW · 08-10-2009, 11:32 PM

Those look really handy, Bobs. Where did you end up buying them.

**CanuckGal** · 08-11-2009, 01:26 AM

AFTER I buy a Bosch Colt you guys do this! Nice toys!!! I like the plunge idea! Congrats!

**harrysin** · 08-11-2009, 08:44 AM

Congrats, Bob, it looks like a very nice tool, however, be careful of those shocking screwed brass guides, the one piece steel one supplied is, in my most humble opinion, the way to go.

**bobj3** · 08-11-2009, 10:01 AM

Hi Rusty

I don't want to step on Bob's post but I got mine from .

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total with shipping. Order Balance: $107.94
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Originally Posted by RustyW

Those look really handy, Bobs. Where did you end up buying them.

**bobj3** · 08-11-2009, 10:21 AM

Hi Harry

This should make your day

, the Triton guides (steel ones/METRIC ) will fit right in the T4 ..BUT you know me I got a new base to take on the brass guides and the plastic, brass tip ones as well

from Milescraft...I was putting lights in the Milescraft base but put in on the back burner for now because I have a base with lights I just need to drill some holes to mount the T4..

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Originally Posted by harrysin

Congrats, Bob, it looks like a very nice tool, however, be careful of those shocking screwed brass guides, the one piece steel one supplied is, in my most humble opinion, the way to go.

**bobj3** · 08-11-2009, 08:26 PM

Hi Bob

Well I said well it must be time for me to add to your post without stepping on your post...like you I'm excited about the new router,,

I also got one or two new items at the same time as the router so I added them in the post

I was going to add lights to the new base but not now ,,I have one

with 4 holes it's setup with lights for the router ..

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

Over the past couple of years I have had trouble getting comfortable with a trim router for my needs. I have had the PC 7310 and then traded it for the Bosch Colt which I sold a short while back. What I wanted was a trim router with a plunge that was affordable. I studied the T-3 and finally gave up on the idea for the time being... that is until BJ punched me on the T-4 and woke me up on the issue again. The T-4 corrected some of the issues I had with the earlier model and BJ also pointed me in the direction of an over sized round base that would allow me to do the kind of projects I need this router for. I really want to try sign routing and small size inlays for box lids. I am intimidated somewhat with my regular size router for these projects and think the right trim router will allow me to move forward.

This baby has just arrived today and I am really excited about it and can hardly wait to give it a test drive, but I'm afraid that may be several days down the road with my schedule. In the mean time maybe BJ can give you a run down on his findings with the one he received a few days ago. Oops.... looks like I let the cat out of the bag that BJ has a new toy

I just had to share my gloat so here are some pictures to enjoy.

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