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craftsman08 · 01-09-2008, 02:53 PM

I know it is just a matter of opinion really, but my wife wants to buy me something I want for my birthday this year and I think I am going with a router. I wanted to know which router would be the best to use not only as a router but as a shaper. A question that I have had also," can routers with a 1/2" collet use shaper bits effectively? I am looking to spend up to about $250.

**bobj3** · 01-09-2008, 03:33 PM

Hi craftsman08

" A question that I have had also," can routers with a 1/2" collet use shaper bits effectively? " = no ,,,

Most are High Speed steel and not made to spin at 8,000 to 20,000 rpms.

I would suggest you go with your name sake,, Sears Have a great 2HP combo kit for for 110.oo bucks,but if you want a bigger router ( 3 1/4 HP ) go for the Triton for 200.oo bucks from:

3.25HP Triton Plunge Router
http://www.sommerfeldtools.com/item....c001&d=161&b=2

Take a hard look at the Craftsman, comes with many items,,
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...cemldffidflk.0

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I know it is just a matter of opinion really, but my wife wants to buy me something I want for my birthday this year and I think I am going with a router. I wanted to know which router would be the best to use not only as a router but as a shaper. A question that I have had also," can routers with a 1/2" collet use shaper bits effectively? I am looking to spend up to about $250.

craftsman08 · 01-09-2008, 03:43 PM

Thanks for the reply. I don't know much about the triton, I only have recently found out about them. Do they make a fixed base for it also?

**bobj3** · 01-09-2008, 04:00 PM

Hi craftsman08

That one I don't know about...they may...

http://www.sommerfeldtools.com/item....01kc&d=161&b=2
http://www.amazon.com/Triton-MOF001K...9912259&sr=8-1

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Thanks for the reply. I don't know much about the triton, I only have recently found out about them. Do they make a fixed base for it also?

Hamlin · 01-09-2008, 06:45 PM

I agree with Bob about the craftsman model. The best bang for the buck sorta say. However to truly answer your question. It's whatever "feels" the best in "your" hands.

If you are wanting to use shaper bits and don't have a shaper, use a drill press with a fence setup.

Dr.Zook · 01-10-2008, 01:56 AM

Hey craftsman, welcome to the forums.

craftsman08 · 01-10-2008, 06:42 PM

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I think I have found the one for me, yall were a big help.

kjohn · 03-20-2008, 01:31 AM

I just joined the forum and my first question has been answered! I am very much a novice, and am looking for my first router. I think I'll go for the SEARS.

Dr.Zook · 03-20-2008, 01:45 AM

Welcome to the forums KJ.

Hamlin · 03-20-2008, 05:48 PM

Hi KJohn, welcome to the router forums.

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Hamlin Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baldwin City, KS First Name: Ken Posts: 1,576 View Hamlin's Gallery	Report This Post! I agree with Bob about the craftsman model. The best bang for the buck sorta say. However to truly answer your question. It's whatever "feels" the best in "your" hands. If you are wanting to use shaper bits and don't have a shaper, use a drill press with a fence setup. __________________ Ken "A VETERAN" "Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life". That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -Author Unknown
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