Drugstore Cowboy

I beg to differ -- that is one of the privileges of old age we've earned it by surviving this long.

If we are swapping histories -- I bought my first little Orange plastic Black and Decker router about 25 years ago. At first I was using it mainly to do roundover and ogee edges for wood plaques my wife was using to decoupage or to rabbet out picture frames for her cross stitch. I had been building simple bookcases and cabinets for some time -- and I was so excited to finally be able to v-groove the legs and shelf supports etc. I even found instuctions for making a frame I could use as a guide to 'simulate' a paneled door with grooving.

Wish I remembered what became of that little machine -

My next router was a Craftsman with the WORST depth adjustment system I have ever seen.

It died a few months ago -- RIGHT in the MIDDLE of a table project -
YES -- I know by now I should have bought a 2+ HP 1/2" shank - BUT I was between paydays and in the MIDDLE of a project -- so So -- I had to buy the least expensive thing I could find which would be the little Ryobi 1.5hp 1/4"

MOST of what I do is for my own use or gifts for friends -- at most - I usually recoup materials cost. I really prefer it that way - cause it lets me build what I want - when I want for whom I want. A very freeing relaxing feeling after a week of sitting in and office waiting on people to gripe about something.

Skill level? As my grandad would say -- I know just enough to be dangerous.

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seawolf21

Jeff don't feel bad about your router. I have a J.C. Penny 1/2 HP router that must be over 30 yrs old and I use this for hand routing. My main router is a Craftsman 1 1/2 HP mounted under my router table that must be 20 yrs old and still kicking.

Gary

unlimitedwoodworker

ok thanks seawolf-

I actually like it when you all do long posts its more informitive!
jeff

challagan

Gary, you got to post a photo of that. I don't think I have ever seen a JC Penny router

Corey

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seawolf21

Well here is the JC Penney workhorse. I hope the label is clear. Here is my Craftsman with a few modifications of course.

Gary

harrysin

Gary, that router appears to have a large opening, what is the biggest template guide that can be fitted?

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harrysin

"MOST of what I do is for my own use or gifts for friends -- at most - I usually recoup materials cost. I really prefer it that way - cause it lets me build what I want - when I want for whom I want"

Drugstore Cowboy, we have a lot in common.

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Mike

Anytime I see a label claiming 1/2 HP I always wonder which half of the horse it is? Perhaps a new rating system is needed? Instead of 1/2 Horse Power it could be 1 Pig Power? I guess not, nobody would buy something rated in PP. Then I wondered about goats? 1 GP isnt so bad. Sheep? Not even going to go there. I guess we are stuck with the horses backside. In answer to your questions: No, I don't do drugs and I havent been drinking. I just got the first good nights sleep since my loving wife brought home(and shared) the nasty sinus bug a week ago and I am feeling super and silly. I hope this has brightened somebody's day...

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challagan

Thanks Gary, never seen one of those before. 1/2 HP huh.... I don't think I have seen a router of that size with such a low HP rating. Thanks for posting it Gary.

corey

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bobj3

Hi Corey

I have one you can have it's a Craftsmman (Sears) it came on the CRAFTSMAN ROUTER RECREATOR WOODWORKING DUPLICATOR I have, it needs repair smokes a bit after running for 2 mins. or so but your welcome to it....


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