robco

Hi, my name is Rob and I'm building an outfeed table on my cabinet saw which will include a router. I am trying to figure out which router will be the most suitable. I would like to get a plunge router ( I have 2 fixed base routers) and have found a huge range in price and ergonomics, and I don't know what to really look for. Any suggestions or advice would be great.

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Mike

Rob, because you want to mount the router in a difficult location your best choice might be one of the Triton routers. They are designed for table mounting and feature above the table bit changes. Since routers mounted under saw tables are usually more difficult to reach this is one good way to go. Your other option is to mount your router on one of the mounting plates so you can pop it out of the table for set ups. If you go with this method then any of the routers will do the job. As a rule you are best off mounting a fixed base router in your table and using a plunge for free hand work. Of the many combo kits available you use one motor for both, but I would not recommend it for a table saw mount unless you use a mounting plate. The truth of the matter is just about any router you find on the market will do a good job. Check out the way the controls work and when you find one you are happy with go for it.

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Dr.Zook

Welcome to the forums Rob.

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nzgeordie

Welcome Rob. I'll back Mike's recommendation for the Triton 'cos I have one but he's right that there are lots of good machines out there. It all comes down to what you want to do with it, features and price. Mines a 3-1/4 horse because I spin a lot of big bits but if that's not your bag, something less meaty (and cheaper) might be the one for you. Enjoy the forum.

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bobj3

Hi Rob

I would suggest you get a GMC ATBR1500 2 1/4 HP Router Kit With 3 Bases because your are in Canada, you should find one for under 80.oo USA dollars..

I have one and it's great 2 1/4HP router


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Whilst A Triton is in my bench and my favourite plunge router is a Makita, I have to agree with Bj. there is no better value than the GMC, even though I reckon that all GMC power tools make a lot of noise, but as we all wear ear muffs (don't we?) it is of no consequence.

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