Tool compatability

[Virana]

Good evening all,

I have a question that hopefully someone here will know, I am in the market to buy a router and have my eyes set on the Makita RT0700CX2 kit, I am unable to post links but it can be found on Makitauk or on google.

I am also looking to buy a router table and turn this package into a spindle moulder so that I can run my wood across the top and route channels out. My problem is that most router tables state a fixing diameter of 155mm, I am not sure if the above router fits this specification, I would assume as a standard unit it would be too small to bolt underneath but I was wondering if the plunge base that can be fitted would allow me to bolt it up.

Does anyone have experience with this tool/set up and could give some friendly advice.

I apologies if any rules have been broken during this post.

 

[Reggie]

I'm not sure whether that's entirely the best router to use in a table, from what I've read, 710w doesn't equate to a whole lot of HP so it looks like it's underpowered. Either way, you should talk to the manufacturer of the table or table insert that you're going to use, they generally have a list of supported devices or should be able to give you instructions on adapting the plate to fit or at least some idea, if you're making your own insert then you can pretty much do as you please with regard to mounting as long as the insert is stiff enough so that it doesn't sag and is level with the table surface.

 

[petermillard]

What he said. That Makita, like the Bosch equivalent, is a lightweight hand-held router meant for edge trimming, rounding-over and similar tasks - not the tool to be mounting in a table. You really need to be looking at a 1/2" router for table-mounting; I ran a couple of 1/4" routers in a table for simple grooving and rebating jobs in MDF, but they burned out very quickly.

If you do a forum search for something like "which router for table use" you'll find plenty of threads with advice for specific routers.

HTH Pete

 

[devonwoody]

Yes a 1/2" router quality is the starting point for a table model would also be my experience, even that would not match much of the spindle machines capabilities except very light mouldings imo.

Mine is the Triton and regular use since purchased in 2003. Just replaced bushes and collet this year.

 

[rafezetter]

I'd agree with DevonW - the triton routers are designed specifically to be mounted upside down into their workstations and have several natty features some others don't (like a permanent on / off switch rather than a trigger and a built in height winder from above the table - a 3rd party winder will set you back £70) and come in several flavours; - a top end 2400w monster around £270, a 2000w one around £210 (very close to your makita's price) and smaller ones still.

For the money you're thinking of spending I'd buy the Triton. I don't have one, but I took delivery 2 days ago of their circular saw to mount in my homemade table saw and having gone over it - it's a great piece of kit - well thought out and sturdy, if the router is anything like it, it'll be a good investment. (lol now you made me do a quick research I might be forced to buy one soon anyway).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...vptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_2eyk0u7wsb_b

 

[Chippygeoff]

I bought the kit you are thinking of getting but sent it back. I wanted a small router with a height adjuster and it was advertised as having a height adjuster but it was only the other 2 parts that had height adjusters and not the router, on top of that it was under powered and was to small to fit my router table. I ended up getting the Makita RP111OC. Although a brilliant router and perfect fopr myneeds I still could not use the height adjuster as it was upside down so I bought a scissor car jack and its worked out perfect with infinite height adjustment. If you PM me with your e-mail address I will send you some photos if they would be of any help.

 

[Virana]

Thanks all for the replies, some good insightful information. I think what I can take away from this so far is that the Makita router listed probably won't be able to handle the jobs I require doing long term.

I don't have much exposure to triton tools coming mainly from a bosch/makita enviroment, what sort of entry level routers would you recommend for small groove routing and being fitted upside down. If I could pick one up for around £150 that would be great.

On a side note, what changes in the construction of a normal router and one designed to be mounted under a table?

 

[WillRiseley]

hitachi mv2 the green ones can be had new for around £150 and there a good solid router

 

[Jelly]

I am also looking to buy a router table and turn this package into a spindle moulder so that I can run my wood across the top and route channels out.

Repost from the other thread:

Just so you're aware a router table is a very different tool to a spindle moulder; higher rpm, different tooling, different operating principle (in terms of how they cut the wood: spindle moulder is a cutting angle simmilar to a hand plane, using Type 1 chip formation, router is using a cutting angle close to 90 and type 3 chip formation)... the only major similarity is that you feed the timber past a fixed cutter position.

 

[chippy1970]

I've got the Makita it's a great router for small stuff but I use a half inch dewalt in my table. I might put it in a small portable table at some point but I would only use it for edge round overs etc.

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[Shrubby]

For a 1/2" machine Hitachi M12v is a good simple machine and there is a good fine height adjuster as a Hitachi accessory
I use a Makita RP1100C for smaller table work. It's very easy to make a fine height adjuster
In one of the plunge columns has an M10 rod with a threaded adjuster to limit the height for use in dovetail jigs. Unscrew the cap and the nylon nut and replace with a tube spanner with a nut glued into the end . This gives a very fine adjustment
Matt

 

[Virana]

Hey all, I've had the chance to look around a bit and decided (I think) to go for either the Triton JOF001 or the Hitachi M12V as mentioned, it all depends on the price of both.

I may have confused some posters when I said "Used as a spindle moulder" when I really meant "Used in a small portable table to creature 4mm grooves in wood" My use for this setup is only going to be small wood projects rather than spending 6 hours routing out piece after piece of solid wood.

Will the Triton JOF001 suit a 3rd party small routing table and what kind of holes would need to be drilled or inserts purchased to make it compatible, the table in mind is just a small 'Ferm' model: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Router ... uter+table