Hi Dennis, So, you're considering a benchtop router table? I would think that the beefier, heavier ones like Bosch would be far more stable than any lighter weight ones. I have never used a benchtop version; mine is a full cabinet, and like Mark, I have a dedicated router that lives in that cabinet, always ready to go. I find myself using the router much more often since it is always there. I know that if I had to set up the table and attach the router every time I wanted to use it, I might not be as inclined to use it so much. But, that's just my laziness talking. It doesn't mean you wouldn't get use out of a benchtop tool. Jeannie Grassi, RPT Bainbridge Island, WA _____ From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Johnson Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 12:40 PM To: caut at ptg.org Subject: Re: [CAUT] Router Tables Thanks. My current project is new balance hole inserts for a set of 100 year old S&S keys. Right now I'm leaning toward the Kreg benchtop PR2000. It's got very good reviews, but of course more expensive. cheers, Dennis. ___________ On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM, Mark Cramer <cramer at brandonu.ca> wrote: Hi Dennis, Lee Valley Tools have some nice router-table stuff. I like the interchangeability, but for some tasks like keyboard work, we've found it better to buy medium-price (globally -sourced) routers and leave them dedicated to a specific task, i.e.: Key-stick planing, edge-trimming, notching and deepening/extending mortises for key-bushing. Out of curiosity, what other repetitive shop tasks do you (or others) use a router for? best regards, Mark Cramer, Brandon University -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/caut.php/attachments/20100603/ecb7ffa6/attachment.htm>
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