Draper Router

[Woodmatt]

I am considering getting the Draper Expert Combination Router with the free fixed base.Have any members any experience of using this machine,I will be mounting it in my router table to replace a Bosch plunge router (spring removed ) with a grip switch that currently has a clamp on it holding the handle in and a car jack acting as a lift so all rather unsatisfactory.I am hoping that this machine is worth purchasing with the current Yandles offer at £130.

Thanks

Matthew

 

[MikeJhn]

I bought one about three years ago to use as a dedicated router for my Dovetail jig, double handle makes it easy to use especially with the see through base and the work LED lights on the underside, I was impressed enough that I bought another to use with the straight cutting on the same jig, saves changing cutters and loosing the settings, oh and a nice soft start.

I use a Hitachi MV2 in my Router table so can't comment on the suitability of the Draper for that use, have a look on Rutlands web site they have a Router lift for about £150.00 to suit a fixed base router.

Mike

 

[Woodmatt]

Thanks for your reply Mike,I have now ordered the machine so be interesting to see the quality.I am guessing this is the lift you meanthttp://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+woodw ... ft+rtx5002 but I plan to try making my own lift from off cuts and a bit of threaded bar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfjeS5jolBs

 

[MikeJhn]

Yes that is the lift I mentioned earlier, the good thing about a purpose built lift is having all the operations above the table, instead of grouping around underneath it to find the plunge lock, the Draper has a flick switch that remains on so it can be controlled from a remove NVR.

Mike

 

[Woodmatt]

Actually, I think I am going to go for this router lift

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eObW7bUIUCA

rather than the one I put a link to before.The router has now been delivered and looks really good so can wait to get it set up in the table.