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boarder paul
boarder paul
1952 posts
1952 posts
26 Jul 2011 3:46pm
Hi guys, Just a question on routers, Is a normal size router the better vs a router /trimmer one handed type

Been trying to get some gear from shapers but no reply

Edit, This is for different fin plugs I only deal in fcs but need to expand

Paul
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
WA, 15849 posts
26 Jul 2011 4:27pm
shapers.com.au/

Check these guys out Paul..
Ados
Ados
WA
421 posts
WA, 421 posts
26 Jul 2011 4:36pm
Hi mate,

in my past days of shaping I always used a one handed router but it was a scary little beast and you had to be very careful or it would would drag you all over the blank. I used it mainly to route out templates for fin plugs - never did FCS though.
If I were ever to go back to shaping I would buy a proper two handed router for better control.

good luck
boarder paul
boarder paul
1952 posts
1952 posts
26 Jul 2011 4:39pm
Thanks, i see some guys use the one handed but i like the two handed idea but trying to see through a template might be hard
boarder paul
boarder paul
1952 posts
1952 posts
26 Jul 2011 4:40pm
doggie said...

shapers.com.au/

Check these guys out Paul..


Hi, yep contacted these guys no reply very disapointed in them
boarder paul
boarder paul
1952 posts
1952 posts
26 Jul 2011 4:45pm
Here is two im looking at




doggie
doggie
WA
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WA, 15849 posts
26 Jul 2011 4:52pm
boarder paul said...

doggie said...

shapers.com.au/

Check these guys out Paul..


Hi, yep contacted these guys no reply very disapointed in them


Wow, I have ordered heaps of stuff though those guys, aways been really good.

Go with what Ados says
boarder paul
boarder paul
1952 posts
1952 posts
26 Jul 2011 4:57pm
Thanks i guess the top photo then, i picked this because of the large handle almost one handed but more viewing room
cRAZY Canuk
cRAZY Canuk
NSW
2528 posts
NSW, 2528 posts
26 Jul 2011 7:15pm
I use a smaller trim router, there easier to handle on the board and the base plate is smaller so it fit's to most concaves better and the templates aren't huge so a larger bit opening could cause the router to slip off the template.
boarder paul
boarder paul
1952 posts
1952 posts
26 Jul 2011 5:26pm
cRAZY Canuk said...

I use a smaller trim router, there easier to handle on the board and the base plate is smaller so it fit's to most concaves better and the templates aren't huge so a larger bit opening could cause the router to slip off the template.


Any chace of a photo/ brand
Clarky
Clarky
QLD
295 posts
QLD, 295 posts
30 Jul 2011 7:55am
Go the trimmer, when fitting future fin boxes you can buy a jig from futures which a trimmer fits in makes the whole process piece of cake.
arkgee
arkgee
NSW
639 posts
NSW, 639 posts
30 Jul 2011 9:22am
hey paul, the trim router is all you will need if you are doing futures...fcs fusion etc...you will need the two handed number for big fin boxes...although you could get by with the small one if you just take smaller cuts... I just purchased a royobi that was cheaper than the makita you have pictured and its fine...most all of the jigs you will find are more suited to the small pencil routers aswell.
cRAZY Canuk
cRAZY Canuk
NSW
2528 posts
NSW, 2528 posts
30 Jul 2011 2:22pm
boarder paul said...

cRAZY Canuk said...

I use a smaller trim router, there easier to handle on the board and the base plate is smaller so it fit's to most concaves better and the templates aren't huge so a larger bit opening could cause the router to slip off the template.


Any chace of a photo/ brand


Same size as the one in the second picture but a ryobe think it set me back $80 or so from bunnings.

Sounds like it's the same one arkgee got
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