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Bob
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you guys aren't going to regret it. I have this router and a 3 1/4 hp ft2200 w/router raizer mounted in my extension table and I really like it. It will handle all but the biggest bits and the above table adjustments are great. I set both up at the same time to do rails and stiles.
works great.Phil In Ohio
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Mine just came in late this afternoon. Now I just have to wait 'til Spring to use it.
Bob
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Does the plunge base operate smoothly? I'm considering either the Freud or the Craftsman digital plunge router that's on sale for $99.
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online at http://www.theFrankes.com
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Yay! I got the router table extension built onto the bt3k last night and it went pretty smoothly. I just used some MDF, scrap maple and oak, and some 1/2" plywood.
Funny -- when I went to do the cut-out, I reached for the DW618 router /plunge base instead of the one I just got. (The plunge mechanism feels nicer to me.) So unfortunately, this router didn't get the honor of making its own table.
I'll try to get a couple pictures up tonight...online at http://www.theFrankes.com
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Have you tried the height adjustment yet? Although this is easily the nicest router I own, I do manage to get by. One of the greatest appeals was the height adjustment. Have you used it yet? How practical is it?
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LOL re "deftness and humor"
Yeah, it's very easy to use the adjustments from the top of the router table. I'll try to post a couple of pictures tonight of what I got set up. You can adjust height, collet lock, and clamp all from above the table with the included adjustment tool. So i'd say it's very practical.
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Okay -- here are some photos of the router table extension I mentioned earlier in this thread: http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=42603Last edited by Alex Franke; 12-19-2008, 08:19 PM.online at http://www.theFrankes.com
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ok guys I am glad to see you are all starting to get your routers and get them set up. I thought i would make a recommendation though. If you build the router plate for this router find a way to add removable plugs for the raizer and locking mechanism holes. I have used this router for over a year and it is great, but can be a real pain if the holes fill up with sawdust. The first time you pack the sawdust with the adjustment tool damhikt
you will be very unhappy. otherwise it is a wonderful router.
Phil In Ohio
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Phil,
Thanks for the caution - I just put expandable ear plug foam in mine.
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Ok, you guys talked me into it. I just ordered one. Lowes is claiming delivery in time for Christmas if ordered before tomorrow so we will see if it gets here. Free delivery too!! and still $99.
All the above board operations sound very appealing to me. I do notice that the web site lists a 1/2 in. collett. Does it also have a 1/4", or is one avail, or will I have to still use my PC for those few bits I still have that are 1/4"Bernie
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Hi Bernie,
Yes it comes with both.
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Should I get it?
I am about to pull the trigger on the Freud Avanti FT1702VCEK ~$100 deal online at Lowe's. Is there anything anybody DOESN'T like about this router that I should know about? Right now I only have an old Craftsman router and I really need another with more features including a 1/2" collet, VS, and more power than my old 1HP router.
For $100 shipped it sure seems like a bargain, but I don't want to find out about its faults later. Anybody?
Update: I ordered the router tonight. Comments are still welcome.Comment
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