Hi folks, Not only am I new to routers, I'm new to woodworking. I'm a disabled senior with a lot of time!
I love fly fishing and fly tying. I have decided I want to build fly tying stations. Several years ago I inherited 2 large tools chests with my uncles hand tools. I was going to sell them but I decided to keep them. I will need a router to finish my workstations. I need to ask a few questions before I purchase. Also I am on a limited income being a senior. I thought I would start with the best quality from Harbor Freight. In the future I will upgrade but I need an economical starting place with a warranty.
My questions:
1. What power should I start with?
2. Plunge or fixed?
3. 1/4" or 1/2"
4. Should I get a table too, does the table need to be the same brand?
5. Can 1/4" bits be used in 1/2" router?
I need to make 2" indentions in the table tops for fly parts like hooks etc. How do I get them perfectly round, about 1/4"
in depth?
I promise I won't be a pest! I really appreciate your time! Thanks so much!
Kind Regards,
Charlie47
I love fly fishing and fly tying. I have decided I want to build fly tying stations. Several years ago I inherited 2 large tools chests with my uncles hand tools. I was going to sell them but I decided to keep them. I will need a router to finish my workstations. I need to ask a few questions before I purchase. Also I am on a limited income being a senior. I thought I would start with the best quality from Harbor Freight. In the future I will upgrade but I need an economical starting place with a warranty.
My questions:
1. What power should I start with?
2. Plunge or fixed?
3. 1/4" or 1/2"
4. Should I get a table too, does the table need to be the same brand?
5. Can 1/4" bits be used in 1/2" router?
I need to make 2" indentions in the table tops for fly parts like hooks etc. How do I get them perfectly round, about 1/4"
in depth?
I promise I won't be a pest! I really appreciate your time! Thanks so much!
Kind Regards,
Charlie47