What Router to buy ?

[paulkane1]

I have had a Dakota Deluxe Router Table ,for a while now,I have never got around to using it,as I am only now able to buy a router,I want to make Small Jewellery Boxes,with contrasting corner joints,and I want to make some Boxes,for Pens that I make. What Router,would fit in neatly on my Router Table, and would I be better just to pay the extra money for a up market router,that is reliable? I would like a Router,that will fit in ,with the plate on my table,without much adjustments to be done.

 

[RogerP]

Any router would do, whatever you get you'll have to drill suitable mounting holes in the blank plate, and for the jobs you describe even a small 600w one will suffice.

But you never know what's around the corner so it's probably best to get something with more power (say 1400w-2200w).

I have Triton in my table and have been very pleased with it. It's done a great deal of work and still works good as new. The "above the table height" adjustment is a boon and, with various collet assemblies, will take all router cutter shank sizes. It has a huge "plunge" movement so raises well off the table for easy cutter/collet changes.

The range of routers on the market is vast and each will have their own favourites but that's mine

 

[paulkane1]

I have seen a Triton JOF001 for sale at a Discounted price what is the general opinion on this router.

 

[RogerP]

They are very well regarded.

Have a look through the messages shown in this search result.

http://tinyurl.com/qbtqdxr

 

[siggy_7]

The JOF001 is the small 1000W one that doesn't feature the full height adjust mechanisms of its bigger siblings. I'm sure it's a great router, but for table use I would look to one of its bigger brothers.

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