HI Corey
I got the Marvel Router for 55.oo bucks on sale price and the 10% off reorder thing

The fence is a bit cheap but it works, the plunge base is also a bit cheap so I did rework it a bit, the side nuts that hold the base didn't fit just right so I used some TP, hahahaha yep TP so they would not move around.

Charmin 2 layers LOL that fix that error .

(stamped out plastic parts)
But all in all it's a great little router.
I use a 3/4" bottom bit to pull out most of the chips and then put in the 1/4" inlay bit to cut the plug and to clean up the hole for the plug (inlay part)
"How did you modify1 3/16 template guide" = with a fly cutter set from Grizzly, yes anyone can do it with a drill press and a bit of time.

Just clamp it up in the vise on the drill press and check it about 10 times b/4 you make the cut,it's only 1/8" deep but it needs to be dead on.

I made a plastic plug and with a 1/4 drill bit to get it on dead center b/4 I put in the fly cutter in the drill press,then one small cut to make sure I was dead on.
fancier letters= that's when the sign bit comes into play and many hours of playing with the router.

Norm of the NYWS had a great show how to make free hand signs you may want to view that one .
"Grizzly little 1 HP plunge router"= this one I DON'T recommend

I should say I like the base but I don't like the motor, I have had one in my hands and it's like HF motor tools.
Have a good weekend mate
Bj
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challagan said:
Hey thanks for the reply Bob! How did you know I was sitting here looking at the MLCS catalog all day ( been off with bad back this week) looking at that little Marvel Router. I take it you think it is worth the money then? Is the adjustable fence decent? I like the looks of the plunge base.
My router uses the 1 3/16 set up as well, not the 1 1/2 forgot that so I guess I will need to get either the Grizzly or MLCS set up. Are the guides sizes different in these 2 sets? Can a 1/4 bit be used with them to remove more material?
How did you modify the marvel plunge base to use the 1 3/16 template guide? Can a goof like me do it?
I do like the patterns that Oak Park has available. I would want the pencil box and oval set at least. Those would be perfect for what I want to do. The Milescraft set looks nice and alot of patterns but not sure if I would use much of them. I have a Craftsman letter template set but I want to do fancier letters than that. I would probably have to make my own letter templates.
Anyway, thanks for the info, I am thinking on that Marvel router!! I am also considering Grizzly little 1 HP plunge router.
Corey