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**bobj3** · 11-23-2007, 12:01 PM

Hi jer760
You'er welcome for my SMALL part to your post

The brass guides will open a new world for you by using them, it's like buying and car and the salesman would say do you want to have a CD player with that new car..if you say no thanks ,you will not get all you can from the radio...I don't know way they don't put them with the routers they almost all come with the hole for them...some are 1 3/16" the norm but some are 1 1/2"

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Thanks a lot for the replies and especially the honesty. Hmmmm, perhaps a guy could use both a fixed base and a plunge router, obviously a combo kit would be more economical but since I've got the Hitachi on the way I'll start researching for a good plunge router. I would love to learn more about the use of bushings and guides so something that is geared out of the box would be a check in the reason to buy box. Hehehe, I've got four routers and barely know how to use them, having a ton of fun learning though. Thanks again fellas, what a great site.

jer760 · 11-23-2007, 06:56 PM

Thanks again for the responses, would you happen to know the model # of that Craftsman? Been a while since I've heard anything positive about their stuff.

**harrysin** · 11-23-2007, 09:32 PM

I assume that you will be having time off work for the Christmas break, use some of it to peruse past threads and posts, by the time you return to work you could well be a knowledgeable routologist!

**challagan** · 11-23-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jer760

Thanks again for the responses, would you happen to know the model # of that Craftsman? Been a while since I've heard anything positive about their stuff.

Here yah go, this one goes on sale every few months for $89.00 for a few days. It's a good bargain at the 114.00 and you can pick it up in the store usually after ordering it online.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...inate+Trimmers

I have this one... a 1 3/4 HP... same base with work lights... all these new craftsmans have smooth plunge mechanisms with led worklights. For the money it's worth getting the combo, wish I had. I will be buying another myself.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...inate+Trimmers

Hope this helps,

corey

jer760 · 11-24-2007, 10:38 PM

This one sounds good, unfortunately It does not appear on the Canadian Sears site yet. Will toodle on down to the store tomorrow and ask. Thanks much.

**harrysin** · 11-25-2007, 02:42 AM

Corey, the amps/HP work out pretty close on that router, which by the way sounds like the sort of bargains we don't see down-under.

Bryan · 11-25-2007, 07:30 PM

I just broke my old 1HP Sears router trying to cut some rail and stile - heavy bit with ogee and two slot cutters on a 1/4" arbor. I need a new router for both table (for this R&S project) and hand-held. How would this Sears model you mention work? Looks like it has everything I need - variable speed, 1/2" and 1/4" collets... Do I need the fixed or plunge base (or can I get both?) for table and hand-held use.

Thanks!
Bryan

**challagan** · 11-25-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan

I just broke my old 1HP Sears router trying to cut some rail and stile - heavy bit with ogee and two slot cutters on a 1/4" arbor. I need a new router for both table (for this R&S project) and hand-held. How would this Sears model you mention work? Looks like it has everything I need - variable speed, 1/2" and 1/4" collets... Do I need the fixed or plunge base (or can I get both?) for table and hand-held use.

Thanks!
Bryan

Bryan get the combo model which comes with the plunge and fixed bases. Use the fixed base for the table and plunger for hand held use... that is what I would do. Should work just fine.

Corey

Bryan · 11-25-2007, 07:42 PM

OK Corey, thank you! I was bummed that I broke my router, but it's a good excuse to get a new one I guess. :-) I hope the R&S bit set I got will work with this router... don't know if the 1/2" arbors will take 1/4" bits.

Are these routers stocked in the stores, or do you have to order them online? Is there an equivalent model in the store?

Take care,
Bryan

Bryan · 11-26-2007, 09:48 AM

I'm looking at the Sears combo model and comparing with the Hitachi KM12VC. They look almost identical. Is there a quality difference for the difference in price, or is the Sears just as good and much cheaper? Amazon has the Hitachi set at $164 with free shipping... you can also get a reconditioned one for $109 here: http://www.reconditionedsales.com/pr...FRGCGgodt0LulQ

Thanks!
Bryan

11-23-2007, 06:56 PM	#12
jer760 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Mb. Posts: 104 View jer760's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks again for the responses, would you happen to know the model # of that Craftsman? Been a while since I've heard anything positive about their stuff. __________________ Jer Miracle Stick! Made of tough, genuine wood!
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! I assume that you will be having time off work for the Christmas break, use some of it to peruse past threads and posts, by the time you return to work you could well be a knowledgeable routologist! __________________ *Harry*
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11-24-2007, 10:38 PM	#15
jer760 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Mb. Posts: 104 View jer760's Gallery	Report This Post! This one sounds good, unfortunately It does not appear on the Canadian Sears site yet. Will toodle on down to the store tomorrow and ask. Thanks much. __________________ Jer Miracle Stick! Made of tough, genuine wood!
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Corey, the amps/HP work out pretty close on that router, which by the way sounds like the sort of bargains we don't see down-under. __________________ *Harry*
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11-25-2007, 07:30 PM	#17
Bryan Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11 View Bryan's Gallery	Report This Post! I just broke my old 1HP Sears router trying to cut some rail and stile - heavy bit with ogee and two slot cutters on a 1/4" arbor. I need a new router for both table (for this R&S project) and hand-held. How would this Sears model you mention work? Looks like it has everything I need - variable speed, 1/2" and 1/4" collets... Do I need the fixed or plunge base (or can I get both?) for table and hand-held use. Thanks! Bryan
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11-25-2007, 07:42 PM	#19
Bryan Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11 View Bryan's Gallery	Report This Post! OK Corey, thank you! I was bummed that I broke my router, but it's a good excuse to get a new one I guess. :-) I hope the R&S bit set I got will work with this router... don't know if the 1/2" arbors will take 1/4" bits. Are these routers stocked in the stores, or do you have to order them online? Is there an equivalent model in the store? Take care, Bryan
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11-26-2007, 09:48 AM	#20
Bryan Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11 View Bryan's Gallery	Report This Post! I'm looking at the Sears combo model and comparing with the Hitachi KM12VC. They look almost identical. Is there a quality difference for the difference in price, or is the Sears just as good and much cheaper? Amazon has the Hitachi set at $164 with free shipping... you can also get a reconditioned one for $109 here: http://www.reconditionedsales.com/pr...FRGCGgodt0LulQ Thanks! Bryan
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