strummer2k Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 What should I look for in a reasonably priced router for a first project? Does it have to be a plunge router (those seemed to be more expensive)? How powerfult should it be and what attachments (if any) should I consider? I am planning on doing a neck and body with binding. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovation22 Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 My router is out for delivery today. By the description it seems like a good deal, fairly reasonably priced, sufficient power, plunge and fixed bases, etc.. I got this for my first guitar project, so I'll let you know how I like it. Others may have more to say, or different suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9of7 X 3of2 Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 I'm at this delima as well. I spent hours upon hours at Sears, Home Depot, and Lowes, and I still cant tell what is what. All I know is they are expensive, so I'm going to get one at a pawn shop, that way if its no good I'm out 20$ as supposed to 80 - 100$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 I bought a spin saw kit (Mastercraft) at Canadian Tire a while ago. It came with attachments for cutting circles, plunge routing, freehand routing and dremel cable extension included. 2 speeds at 20,000 and 30,000 rpm. I assume most routers will suit your needs. Its actually the bits that will break your bank account, if you buy cheap you will get cheap. A kit of 8 good bits could cost as much as the router. If you plan on buying a used router make sure the bearings are good, ie. no wobblies in the shaft. Check all your height and angle adjustment screws if equipped with a plunge base. I found that the higher rpm the better for making clean safe cuts. I've learned my lesson there, going too fast at low speed will tear the wood, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page_Master Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 how many volts for a router is sufficient enough for guitar building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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