I'm thinking of starting my first DIY sub but I don't own a router to cut the baffles. Any recommendations for around $300?
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I own 5 routers including a heavy duty Dewalt plunge router and a Porter Cable fixed base, a cheapo B and D, a Dewalt Trim router and a Triton 2 1/4 hp plunge router. If I could keep just would it one be the Triton. No hesitation. It was the Fine Woodworking Editors best overall and Best value. It comes with a bunch of accessories you have to pay for with others (like a circle cutting jig). Also comes in a 3hp model but unless you will be spinning behemoth bits in super hard wood the extra hp isn't necessary. Triton Fine Woodworking review
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Thanks for the suggestions guys, I guess it's time to do some shopping.
Also, can you recommend any woodworking web sites? I am definitely a newbie and would like to read a little more before I take the plunge.I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas EdisonComment
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I got this book and REALLY like it:
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I have read a lot of stuff from these two in magazine form. Here are the websites: Finewoodworking
American Woodworker
I would say American Woodworker is a better place to start.
Btw all the routers mentioned here are nice. Get a good quality one. A plunge router will do everything a fixed base router does plus it will...plunge. Variable speed and electronic speed control are very desirable. The router will operate much more smoothly. Some kind of attachment for a vacuum cleaner is nice also as routers make a lot of dust and wood chips... 1/2 and 1/4 collets are better than just 1/4 collets (many router come with both, some don't). For small bits 1/4 inch shank is fine but when using large bits a 1/2 shank will vibrate less.Comment
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Originally posted by django1I have read a lot of stuff from these two in magazine form. Here are the websites: Finewoodworking
American Woodworker
I would say American Woodworker is a better place to start.
Btw all the routers mentioned here are nice. Get a good quality one. A plunge router will do everything a fixed base router does plus it will...plunge. Variable speed and electronic speed control are very desirable. The router will operate much more smoothly. Some kind of attachment for a vacuum cleaner is nice also as routers make a lot of dust and wood chips... 1/2 and 1/4 collets are better than just 1/4 collets (many router come with both, some don't). For small bits 1/4 inch shank is fine but when using large bits a 1/2 shank will vibrate less.
I have a lot of reading to do.I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas EdisonComment
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Originally posted by madpoetI have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas EdisonComment
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I 2nd the recommendation for a plunge router. I have a fixed and find numerous times where I need a plunge.Comment
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Also, you will probably end up wanting these accessories so if you can get them as a kit it will keep your price down: edge guide, circle cutting jig, template bushings.
Btw, power wise I would keep, + or - a bit, around 2hp. A good compromise between power and weight/ungainliness... The DW621 that RSA endorsed would be high on my list as well. Dewalt makes really nice tools. The one drawback to the Triton I mentioned is that it doesn't have any history so we don't know about long term reliability.
You now know just about everything you need to know to buy a router...;)Comment
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