Advice on a Wood Router Purchase

BewareOfThe Dog on 16/12/2020 - 18:41
Last edited 16/12/2020 - 18:49

Hi All. I have a project that I want to build soon, seeing as how I cannot find anything that suits my needs. ie a wooden arcade controller panel (that supports a spinner and trackball). It will require a router for a few of the steps. I have a heap of Ryobi tools, and I like the idea of cordless for as many tools as possible, as I quite often have to work outside. I had my eye on the 18v Ryobi Router, however is there much advantage in buying a plunge router?

I may move on to making other things like bowls, signs etc in my spare time.

Feedback please guys (and not from a Marshall Amp :) )

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  • FoxJump on 16/12/2020 - 18:48
    +6

    Not the Router i was expecting

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 16/12/2020 - 18:49
      +1

      Sorry, I'll correct LOL.

      PS Dlink>Netgear

    • iDroid on 16/12/2020 - 20:07
      +1

      Likewise, was thinking there may be an Edifer or similar wood finished router to be had!

      • BewareOfThe Dog on 17/12/2020 - 17:53

        I could put a woodgrain laminate on my router, if that helps?

  • Stewardo on 16/12/2020 - 18:55
    +2

    The battery one is for cutting laminate onsite or putting a 5mm round on something. You really need corded plunge router if you want to cut anything more than 3-5mm

  • 02keilj on 16/12/2020 - 19:17
    +2

    Plunge will benefit you if you want to do some bowls and things as you will be able to accurately set the depth of cut. Ryobi also do a corded trim router as opposed to their 18v one but as a first router I'd be going with plunge.

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 16/12/2020 - 19:21

      Champion. I'll change my order with Santa.

  • Johngtrov on 16/12/2020 - 20:12
    +4

    Trim routers are relatively limited in capability, a plunge model allows you to do many things particularly joinery if this becomes of interest in the future.

    Don't forget to get some decent quality bits. This is as important as the router itself. Carbitool, Freud or carbatec/timbecon brands will give better cut quality and lifetime compared with the bunnings brands.

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 17/12/2020 - 17:52

      So no to Craftright? :)

      I was going to buy a pack, but saw a YT video saying to just buy a few tips at 1st, then buy them as you need them.

  • Johngtrov on 29/12/2020 - 19:32

    Sorry late reply, yes just buy what you need rather than the combo packs. There are some good starting bits though, at least 1 straight bit that can mortise, 1 flush trim bit, 1 edge moulding bit of your preference.

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