Re: bench dog router table & router choice
- From: Jim Weisgram <jweisgram@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:09:50 -0800
On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:54:15 GMT, franz fripplfrappl <bogus@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I have a Bench Dog Protop Contractor 40-001 and am undecided which is
wisest choice for its router. It would seem that a plunge router is a
waste as is a variable speed.
My first thought would be to install the PC 690 with a separate variable
speed router control mounted on the box exterior.
Any thoughts on a router without overkill?
Hmm, a 690 LRVS (variable speed included) seems to cost about $25 more
than one without.
If you are purchasing new, I don't see the advantage of using external
variable speed control vs. a router with the VS built in. I don't know
if the "quality" of the available external speed controls is
comparable to what you get built in, I personally would go for the
built in.
The main reasons for having VS is the soft start (not such a big deal
with the 11 amp 690) or for spinning larger bits safely.
A 690 is not going to handle using large router bits in a table that
much, it doesn't really have the guts to handle it, you'll need to do
it in multiple passes. Also there's the size of the hole in the
subbase. If the bit can fit in the hole in the stock plate, you
shouldn't need to slow the speed down...
.
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