Time for Skip too buy a router and build his own boxes.....

[Skip01 5,000+ posts]

Now which one persay?

I dont need the best, but i dont want the cheapest either.

Something right in the middle, just for cutting some mdf...and doing some nice rounding.

This look ok:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Porter-Cable-693LRPK-Fixed-Router-Plunge-Base-Kit-NEW_W0QQitemZ140357115722QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRouters_Bits?hash=item20adef9f4a

Wanna stay under 200....im sure i can get a good one for that...and than find some bits.

Just wanna make sure this one fits a Jasper jig and such.

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[Serpent710 10+ year member]

ridgid from home depot about 200. solid router. comes fix based and plunge attachment

 

[Skip01 5,000+ posts]

ridgid from home depot about 200. solid router. comes fix based and plunge attachment

See...whats fixed and whats plunged?

Like what does each do?

 

[gunz4me2 10+ year member]

I have the Porter Cable 693 with both Jasper Jigs.

the Plunge base router allows you to adjust the depth of the bit and change it relatively easily. That comes in handy when you are using the spiral upcut bit to start off by going 1/4" deep, make a pass, go another 1/4" deep, make a pass, etc. When cutting circles in MDF, you will generally make multiple passes, lowering the bit with each subsequent pass.

The fixed base is what you can use for your roundover bits and other woodworking projects that you perform with a router. With the fixed base, it does not adjust your depth so easily. It does some, but not enough to make circles.

Word of warning if you go with the Porter cable. Mine came with two 1/2" collets and the Jasper Jig is calibrated for a 1/4" bit. You can find some 1/2" shank, 1/4" bits, but those cost a pretty penny. Much more than the $12 1/4" collet.

 

[Skip01 5,000+ posts]

I have the Porter Cable 693 with both Jasper Jigs.
the Plunge base router allows you to adjust the depth of the bit and change it relatively easily. That comes in handy when you are using the spiral upcut bit to start off by going 1/4" deep, make a pass, go another 1/4" deep, make a pass, etc. When cutting circles in MDF, you will generally make multiple passes, lowering the bit with each subsequent pass.

The fixed base is what you can use for your roundover bits and other woodworking projects that you perform with a router. With the fixed base, it does not adjust your depth so easily. It does some, but not enough to make circles.

Word of warning if you go with the Porter cable. Mine came with two 1/2" collets and the Jasper Jig is calibrated for a 1/4" bit. You can find some 1/2" shank, 1/4" bits, but those cost a pretty penny. Much more than the $12 1/4" collet.

Says it comes with 1/4 collet?

Porter Cable 693LRPK Includes :

* Router motor

* Base #1001

* 1/4" collet #42999

* 1/2" collet #42950

* Collet wrenches #42596

* Carrying case

* Plunge base #6931

* Operating manual

 

[GetLikeMe 10+ year member]

the collet is what the bits screw into. some bits have bigger collets.

 

[GetLikeMe 10+ year member]

If you get the jasper jig you need the 1/4 spiral upcut bit which is like 30bucks. I Only use Freud bits love them cut wood like butter I get them from home depot.

 

[Skip01 5,000+ posts]

If you get the jasper jig you need the 1/4 spiral upcut bit which is like 30bucks. I Only use Freud bits love them cut wood like butter I get them from home depot.

Ill check em out.

Is that a diff bit than just a cutting one?

And why do i "need" that, not doubting, just wanting too know?

 

[gunz4me2 10+ year member]

Says it comes with 1/4 collet?
Porter Cable 693LRPK Includes :

* Router motor

* Base #1001

* 1/4" collet #42999

* 1/2" collet #42950

* Collet wrenches #42596

* Carrying case

* Plunge base #6931

* Operating manual

Yeah, exactly... Mine was supposed to have one of each and it came with TWO 1/2" collets. Talk about pissed me off because I couldn't obtain one locally for a decent price and I had trim rings to make.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/verymad.gif.3f39c5c2fd57527b671fad3efdfac756.gif

As for bits, I only own three bits, and I have already spent MORE money on the GD bits than on the router! Solid Carbide bits are NOT cheap.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[Skip01 5,000+ posts]

Yeah, exactly... Mine was supposed to have one of each and it came with TWO 1/2" collets. Talk about pissed me off because I couldn't obtain one locally for a decent price and I had trim rings to make.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/verymad.gif.3f39c5c2fd57527b671fad3efdfac756.gif
As for bits, I only own three bits, and I have already spent MORE money on the GD bits than on the router! Solid Carbide bits are NOT cheap.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

So what bits you think are good to start with just for cutting circles and rounding edges?

 

[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

hey skip, i'm just across the river from you. I got a Craftsman plunge router and the jasper jig from parts express. also got a few spiral upcut bits and 1 flush trim bit. i would mind if you came buy and I can show you my stuff and how all of it works.