Hi guys, Just a question on routers, Is a normal size router the better vs a router /trimmer one handed type

Been trying to get some gear from shapers but no reply

Edit, This is for different fin plugs I only deal in fcs but need to expand

Paul

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Hi mate,

in my past days of shaping I always used a one handed router but it was a scary little beast and you had to be very careful or it would would drag you all over the blank. I used it mainly to route out templates for fin plugs - never did FCS though.
If I were ever to go back to shaping I would buy a proper two handed router for better control.

good luck

Thanks, i see some guys use the one handed but i like the two handed idea but trying to see through a template might be hard

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doggie said...

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Hi, yep contacted these guys no reply very disapointed in them

Here is two im looking at

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boarder paul said...

doggie said...

shapers.com.au/

Check these guys out Paul..

Hi, yep contacted these guys no reply very disapointed in them

Wow, I have ordered heaps of stuff though those guys, aways been really good.

Go with what Ados says

Thanks i guess the top photo then, i picked this because of the large handle almost one handed but more viewing room

I use a smaller trim router, there easier to handle on the board and the base plate is smaller so it fit's to most concaves better and the templates aren't huge so a larger bit opening could cause the router to slip off the template.

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cRAZY Canuk said...

I use a smaller trim router, there easier to handle on the board and the base plate is smaller so it fit's to most concaves better and the templates aren't huge so a larger bit opening could cause the router to slip off the template.

Any chace of a photo/ brand

Go the trimmer, when fitting future fin boxes you can buy a jig from futures which a trimmer fits in makes the whole process piece of cake.

hey paul, the trim router is all you will need if you are doing futures...fcs fusion etc...you will need the two handed number for big fin boxes...although you could get by with the small one if you just take smaller cuts... I just purchased a royobi that was cheaper than the makita you have pictured and its fine...most all of the jigs you will find are more suited to the small pencil routers aswell.

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boarder paul said...

cRAZY Canuk said...

I use a smaller trim router, there easier to handle on the board and the base plate is smaller so it fit's to most concaves better and the templates aren't huge so a larger bit opening could cause the router to slip off the template.

Any chace of a photo/ brand

Same size as the one in the second picture but a ryobe think it set me back $80 or so from bunnings.

Sounds like it's the same one arkgee got