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Old 06-16-2008, 07:26 AM   #1
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Default Need 6 routers

I am in the market for 6 routers

3 plunge routers
3 fixed base routers

budget is 700 bucks

i would like them all to be able to be table mounted and adjusted from above the table.

also need to be compatible with jasper circle jigs

i was looking at just getting craftsmen but if theres something better around that price range ill jump for it.

ill be using these for mdf and mdf only i build custom speaker boxes for a living
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Old 06-16-2008, 02:18 PM   #2
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Hi F3RR3T

I would suggest the Craftsman 320=17543 you can get the combo pack for 110.oo each..

This will keep you in your budget, plus you will have some left over for a Jasper jig from Amazon for about 25.oo bucks..

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...cemldffidflk.0
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I am in the market for 6 routers

3 plunge routers
3 fixed base routers

budget is 700 bucks

i would like them all to be able to be table mounted and adjusted from above the table.

also need to be compatible with jasper circle jigs

i was looking at just getting craftsmen but if theres something better around that price range ill jump for it.

ill be using these for mdf and mdf only i build custom speaker boxes for a living
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Old 06-16-2008, 02:41 PM   #3
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GMC has a very nice plunge router which would fit your needs too. I think Neal (oldnewbie) paid around $50 for his. PM him for details.
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Hi Mike

I didn't know he had one, you can pickup something new every day on this forum..

I also have one that I paid 46.oo for,,, the combo set... with 3 bases




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these are the craftsmen i planned on getting

plunge x3 well seeing that yall wont let me post links this is the sears model number 00917540000


fixed base x3 well seeing that yall wont let me post links this is the sears model number 00917542000


what can i do for dust collection and can both those be adjusted from above the table?

im getting a router for each bit i regularly use

why cant i post url's?
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Hi F3RR3T

They both come with a vac. pickup device...the standard base can be adjusted from the top of the router table...with a tee-handle Allen key..

The plunge base can't be... over kill thing for a plunge router..

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these are the craftsmen i planned on getting

plunge x3 well seeing that yall wont let me post links this is the sears model number 00917540000


fixed base x3 well seeing that yall wont let me post links this is the sears model number 00917542000


what can i do for dust collection and can both those be adjusted from above the table?

im getting a router for each bit i regularly use

why cant i post url's?
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You need to have posted atleast 10times in the forums. This eliminates the chances of spammers.
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Do you need all 6 at one time? If not, you could get 3 heavier duty multi base sets and just swap the motors over.
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Do you need all 6 at one time? If not, you could get 3 heavier duty multi base sets and just swap the motors over.
I use all 6 bits on each box i build.

all within about 30 minuted of each other and switching bits and adjusting depth and such takes up lots and lots of time.


also are there any upspiral bits that can cut a 3 inch depth?
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Hi F3RR3T

" upspiral " not that I know about but the seller below has 3" and 4" long bits that will do the job..

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-pc-1-2-SH-3-Bl...742.m153.l1262


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I use all 6 bits on each box i build.

all within about 30 minuted of each other and switching bits and adjusting depth and such takes up lots and lots of time.


also are there any upspiral bits that can cut a 3 inch depth?
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