so i picked up a router ..

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

on clearance for $15. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

craftsman professional #26620. it was part of a plunge/fixed base combo but i only found the plunge base. its missing a few parts like the collets , dust sheild and a few screws on the base and one of the handles are loose but for $15 i wasnt arguing concidering the combo sold for $150+. the motor looks to be perfect besides the missing collets.

could i use the plunge base on a router table or do i need the fixed?

and are most bases for routers the same? could i throw on a base from a dewalt or makita?

now i just need to figure out how to use it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/redface.gif.62fdbfe1a101588a808c4cff71bcb942.gif

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[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

Almost sounds like a death trap!

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

i hope not //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif.

 

[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

Most bases aren't interchangable.Are you looking for a table type base or the actual base for the router?

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

an actual base. i can order the parts and it would still come out cheaper than buying it new, but im cheap.

 

[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

Yeah the bases don't usually fit others.Proably have to order new ones, but hey it is still cheaper!

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

Yeah the bases don't usually fit others.Proably have to order new ones, but hey it is still cheaper!

true. i plugged it up and it runs perfect. the plunge base seems to plunge fine but having no dust sheild is kinda shitty. im printing out the manual now. the parts center wanted to charge me $4 + shipping for it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

i just got tired of cutting circles with a jigsaw and rounding edges with a sander. im sure this will make life much easier.

 

[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

A whole lot!!Just need a circle jig now and some bits and you'll be set.I picked up some cheap ones from menards when I got mine.But I ended up buying single good ones that I needed.