Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features
this table I'm assuming it's so you can put your router in with the fence and what not? I love these and they make wonderful edging. Blaine - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 6:57 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features Hi, I am interested in getting a router table. I was excited when I saw the Bosche model at Lowes. As I investigate the features , I am coming up with more questions then answers. Is there a check list of options that I should be looking at? There are so many features and I don't want to limit myself by purchasing one without knowing what I am getting into. Thanks for any guidance, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features
Keith, one reason I got the Freud table, at Lowes, is because it folds for storage. I only have a shed for a shop, and not much space. Another issue is how easy will it be to attach your router to the table? I ended up having Freud drill the holes in the plate, which they did for nothing, a new plate, too, as I messed up the plate that came with the table. earlier, Keith Christian, wrote: Hi, I am interested in getting a router table. I was excited when I saw the Bosche model at Lowes. As I investigate the features , I am coming up with more questions then answers. Is there a check list of options that I should be looking at? There are so many features and I don't want to limit myself by purchasing one without knowing what I am getting into. Thanks for any guidance, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Clear, 35°F Wind:Calm Application has reported a 'Not My Fault' in module KRNL.EXE in line 0200:103F Created by Weather Signature v1.31 http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features
Router tables are used for so many different things by so many different people. I have one you could land a small plane on but I'm a die hard bigger is better guy. Basically, have an idea of what you plan to work on. And then find a table that will make it easy to do those projects on. A good and easy to use fence would be a must. After that think about how hard it is to change bits, what size bits the table allows, which also depends on what you hope to make. How easy is it to change bit heights and how much room do you have to store everything. That's a lot to think about and I'm sure others will have different ideas. you might also want to take a look at the ww4b group as well. That is a group of blind wood workers and many of us have router tables and use them often. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 7:57 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features Hi, I am interested in getting a router table. I was excited when I saw the Bosche model at Lowes. As I investigate the features , I am coming up with more questions then answers. Is there a check list of options that I should be looking at? There are so many features and I don't want to limit myself by purchasing one without knowing what I am getting into. Thanks for any guidance, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features
Like Bob, I like a big surface. It should also be very stable. I am not much for those bench top models too small, generally they have extension wings which are flimsy but some do have a decent fence. Again usually taller and certainly longer fence is better. I made a pretty close version of one that was made on the New Yankee Workshop which is meeting my needs rather well. I still haven't made a sled to run along the fence, a useful addition but hope to do so soon. The top is 34 inches wide and 24 inches deep. Good tables though cost a lot of money. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features Router tables are used for so many different things by so many different people. I have one you could land a small plane on but I'm a die hard bigger is better guy. Basically, have an idea of what you plan to work on. And then find a table that will make it easy to do those projects on. A good and easy to use fence would be a must. After that think about how hard it is to change bits, what size bits the table allows, which also depends on what you hope to make. How easy is it to change bit heights and how much room do you have to store everything. That's a lot to think about and I'm sure others will have different ideas. you might also want to take a look at the ww4b group as well. That is a group of blind wood workers and many of us have router tables and use them often. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 7:57 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features Hi, I am interested in getting a router table. I was excited when I saw the Bosche model at Lowes. As I investigate the features , I am coming up with more questions then answers. Is there a check list of options that I should be looking at? There are so many features and I don't want to limit myself by purchasing one without knowing what I am getting into. Thanks for any guidance, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features
The one I got is on close out at Woodcraft for $150. It's something like 28 deep and 43 or 45 wide. I built the cabinet under it with a sealed off area for the router and to direct the dust to the collector opening. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features Like Bob, I like a big surface. It should also be very stable. I am not much for those bench top models too small, generally they have extension wings which are flimsy but some do have a decent fence. Again usually taller and certainly longer fence is better. I made a pretty close version of one that was made on the New Yankee Workshop which is meeting my needs rather well. I still haven't made a sled to run along the fence, a useful addition but hope to do so soon. The top is 34 inches wide and 24 inches deep. Good tables though cost a lot of money. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features Router tables are used for so many different things by so many different people. I have one you could land a small plane on but I'm a die hard bigger is better guy. Basically, have an idea of what you plan to work on. And then find a table that will make it easy to do those projects on. A good and easy to use fence would be a must. After that think about how hard it is to change bits, what size bits the table allows, which also depends on what you hope to make. How easy is it to change bit heights and how much room do you have to store everything. That's a lot to think about and I'm sure others will have different ideas. you might also want to take a look at the ww4b group as well. That is a group of blind wood workers and many of us have router tables and use them often. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 7:57 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features Hi, I am interested in getting a router table. I was excited when I saw the Bosche model at Lowes. As I investigate the features , I am coming up with more questions then answers. Is there a check list of options that I should be looking at? There are so many features and I don't want to limit myself by purchasing one without knowing what I am getting into. Thanks for any guidance, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
