locoboy

I have seen various peoples ski set ups on here and my one concern is.....


Do the rods that hold the router not flex too much and allow the router to move up and down?

It looks like it would flex too much to me.

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harrysin

Colin, whilst I always say to use the router with the largest holes, because the router is controlled by the ski ends, flexing is not normally a problem. Ski routing would normally be used when the cutter can meet the wood from the edge, if routing from say the centre of a project, the router will have to be lowered and then locked, this will cause some flexing probably making a deep mark at the point of contact. This shot illustrates what I mean.

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bobj3

Hi locoboy

Harry and Tom are the pro's But you don't need to hang a BIG 3 HP router on the ski jig, most are about 15lb. the smaller routers are about 8lb. or less. and will do the job just fine.
I just a made a new ski jig , that will take on any router or any size of rods to hold the BIG ones ( routers ) ....

http://www.routerforums.com/81891-post28.html
http://www.routerforums.com/81794-post21.html
http://www.routerforums.com/show-n-t...irst-sign.html

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karateed

Wow BJ,

That's some skookum ski setup.

Ed......:-)

bobj3

Thanks Ed

What's neat about it I think ,one can beef it up to take on the big routers, by using a 3/8" thick drop in router table drop in plate and some 1/2" OR 3/4" rods that will hold a tank of a router and it only takes 3 or 4 screws to mount the router in place and use it , quick and easy way to use the the ski jig.

I don't think any one wants to drill holes in the router base just to use a ski jig, this jig will take care of that ...

Plus it will work great for making signs, because you can see what you are doing under the router base with or without the skis in place.and the bigger base will help give you more control of the router...


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karateed

From Wikpedia - SKOOKUM,

It has a range of positive meanings. As described in the FAQ from Skookum Tools Ltd.{skookum}, the word can have meanings from "'good,' to 'strong,' 'best,' 'powerful,' 'ultimate' and 'first rate.' Something can be skookum meaning 'cool' or skookum can be 'tough.' A skookum burger is a big (or really tasty) hamburger, but when your Mom's food is skookum, it's delicious but also hearty [...] When you're skookum, you've got a purpose and you're on solid ground."

Being called skookum may also mean that someone can be counted on as reliable and hard-working, or is big and strong. In a perhaps slightly less positive vein, skookum house means jail or prison, cf. the English euphemism "the big house" but here meaning "strong house". Skookum tumtum, lit. "strong heart", is generally translated as "brave" or possibly "good-hearted". In the Chinook Jargon, skookum is also used as a verb auxiliary, as in "can" or "to be able". Another compound, though fallen out of use in modern BC English, is skookum lacasset, or strongbox.

A related word skookumchuck means turbulent water or rapids in a stream or river, i.e. "strong water" ("chuck" is Chinook Jargon for "water" or "stream" or "lake"). There are three placenames in British Columbia using this word, one of them for a famous saltwater rapid at the mouth of Sechelt Inlet, the others at rapids on the Lillooet and Columbia Rivers. While the rapid at the mouth of Sechelt Inlet is the Skookumchuck on the coast, the term is used in a general sense for other patches of rough water, typically tidal-exchange rapids at the mouths of other inlets or bays, which are a regular feature of the British Columbia Coast.

I think this applies to BJ's ski and to him as well.....the positive stuff that is.....

Ed.......:-)

Hamlin

Hi Harry,

Unless my eyes are fooling me, is that a Makita I see?

Hi Bj,

I have to agree with you about the larger routers weighing... way too much. However, I think some should look at the Makita 3612C. It's a large router but, not as heavy as one thinks.

BTW, both setups are awesome.

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bobj3

Hi Ken

15lbs. not to light like most are a small tank that spins a router bit

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15 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/Makita-3612C-V...3257517&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/review/product...owViewpoints=1

* ADA Compliant : No
* Amperage : 15 Amps
* Assembled Depth (In Inches) : 11.75 In.
* Assembled Height (In Inches) : 11.75 In.
* Assembled Weight (In LBS) : 15.2
* Assembled Width (In Inches) : 8.75 In.
* Bit Change Type : Wrench Bit Change
* CSA Certified : No
* Color / Finish : Makita blue and Silver
* Cordless/Corded : Corded
* Depth Adjustment : Yes
* Dust Collection : No
* Energy Star Compliant : No
* Handle Type : 2-side handles
* Height : 11.6875 In.
* Horsepower : HP
* Length : 6.3125 In.
* Plunge : Yes
* Primary Collet Size : 1/4In.
* RPM : 23000 RPM
* Switch Type : toggle
* Tool Weight : 13.2 Lbs.
* Variable Speed : Yes
* Voltage : 115 Volts
* Width : 11.3125 In.



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Hamlin

Hi Bj,

I guess perhaps I eat too much spinach. LOL I can tell the difference between my 2 craftsman and both Makita's. The combo (you know the one ), from sears is really the only one I've found that can really compare to my Makita's. Then again, I'm a big fan of Makita, (in case ya couldn't tell).

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