Last week I emailed Pat Warner to request a clear sub-base for my SKIL 1825 router (2.5 HP, kit had both plunge and non- housings). He does not list this router on his webpage, so I asked if he'd be willing to make one for me.
Hi reply : Don't make plates for routers with problems, sir. Have studied that tool; it has casting problems. Regretfully, I won't make plates for routers I don't use, study or deem a safety risk.
I had not realized my router had a safety issue. If anything, I rather liked this router because its power switch is very appropriately positioned, easily reached while routing.
True, it's not as easy as the P/C units to reduce or increase the height, and it is slightly bulkier than I'd prefer, but with a great router in my table, I rarely use this, so I was not looking to replace it anytime soon, particularly as it has a plunge unit.
Now with these comments from somebody of Pat Warner's stature, I shall be a bit wary of this router whenever I pick it up !
Hi reply : Don't make plates for routers with problems, sir. Have studied that tool; it has casting problems. Regretfully, I won't make plates for routers I don't use, study or deem a safety risk.
I had not realized my router had a safety issue. If anything, I rather liked this router because its power switch is very appropriately positioned, easily reached while routing.
True, it's not as easy as the P/C units to reduce or increase the height, and it is slightly bulkier than I'd prefer, but with a great router in my table, I rarely use this, so I was not looking to replace it anytime soon, particularly as it has a plunge unit.
Now with these comments from somebody of Pat Warner's stature, I shall be a bit wary of this router whenever I pick it up !
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