craftsman08

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.

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bobj3

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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craftsman08

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

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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Hamlin

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.

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Dr.Zook

Hey craftsman, welcome to the forums.

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craftsman08

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

kjohn

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

Welcome to the forums KJ.

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Hi KJohn, welcome to the router forums.

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