I am recently medically retired and have decided to take up woodworking as a hobby. Although I am starting late in life I want to learn as much as I can. I have recently purchased several items for my shop, mostly low end power tools so that I can learn. I currently have a power miter saw, a table saw, a band saw, and a drill press. The next item I am going to purchase is a router and I really don't know much about them. I am looking at Dewalt and Porter Cable , 2 Hp + and want a combination base; fixed and plunge. Then I will have to learn what bits to get and how to use it. I hope I can learn alot from the forums so that I can utilize the router safely and properly.
New to woodworking and routers....
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Check out the DeWALT DW618B3 kit. It has 3 bases....fixed, plunge and D-Handle. I have this kit and really like it. I use it table mounted and handheld.
Check out MLCS Woodworking for bit sets. Bit Set I have had this set for 5 years and still use the bits. Also WOODCRAFT stores have $5 bit specials several times a year. I recently bought 4 of them for $20. They would have cost about $80 normally.
Get 1/2" shank bits for most jobs.
Check out the DeWALT DW618B3 kit. It has 3 bases....fixed, plunge and D-Handle. I have this kit and really like it. I use it table mounted and handheld.
Check out MLCS Woodworking for bit sets. Bit Set I have had this set for 5 years and still use the bits. Also WOODCRAFT stores have $5 bit specials several times a year. I recently bought 4 of them for $20. They would have cost about $80 normally.
Get 1/2" shank bits for most jobs.
mdonihoo said:
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