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Hi all, I've always wanted a router, I think it was watching New Yankee Workshop that persuaded me that I could create all manner of good things if only I had all the kit.
Anyway, now I'm doing a building project at home and it's finally a good excuse to buy one. I need to sort some worktops, hang some doors, make some bullnose window boards, rebate some architrave etc.
But all I'm finding is a world of pain! This is for occasional use so I'm not going to be spending hundreds of pounds on kit but I want something that will last.
So I look at routers, yes I want a plunge router. Lots of options under £150.
But I also want a table. Here I'm stuffed. Hardly any options. A Clarke CRT1 for about £80 at the bottom level but above that it's £150 for the Triton module, which then needs to for in a, frankly overpriced, Triton general stand for £200. Suddenly it's £500. Ouch.
So I think perhaps I'll give the CRT1 a go. But although it says it accepts most routers, the reviews are full of people who found it wouldn't take theirs. It does say that it's limited to base plates of max 155mm. But you can't find the bloody base plate sizes of routers. And I suspect there won't be a router that has the 1/2 inch collet which is less than 155mm. Which seems the recommended collet size to get.
I could really do with some advice!!
Thanks in advance
Anyway, now I'm doing a building project at home and it's finally a good excuse to buy one. I need to sort some worktops, hang some doors, make some bullnose window boards, rebate some architrave etc.
But all I'm finding is a world of pain! This is for occasional use so I'm not going to be spending hundreds of pounds on kit but I want something that will last.
So I look at routers, yes I want a plunge router. Lots of options under £150.
But I also want a table. Here I'm stuffed. Hardly any options. A Clarke CRT1 for about £80 at the bottom level but above that it's £150 for the Triton module, which then needs to for in a, frankly overpriced, Triton general stand for £200. Suddenly it's £500. Ouch.
So I think perhaps I'll give the CRT1 a go. But although it says it accepts most routers, the reviews are full of people who found it wouldn't take theirs. It does say that it's limited to base plates of max 155mm. But you can't find the bloody base plate sizes of routers. And I suspect there won't be a router that has the 1/2 inch collet which is less than 155mm. Which seems the recommended collet size to get.
I could really do with some advice!!
Thanks in advance