Is it worth to buy plunge base router as your first router? I can't find plunge base separately and so contemplating to get plunge base router.
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when i bought mine the plunge base wasn't available on amazon, if it had been i definitely would have bought it. great router, even better with the base.
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Even if you only use your router once in awhile, you will be better off with a plunge router. There are many set ups that are really simple with a plunge that are near impossible with a conventional router.
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I would definitely buy a plunge router as a first router otherwise you will be restricted in the types of work you can do.
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I don't use the plunge option much, but it is good to have it when you need it. I've used the router itself a lot, and it works very well, and have had no problems with it at all.
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Since I don't have such a device I don't know but would refer you to previous posts about the adaptability of this base. It has many drillings that would suggest it would fit many possible routers. However, this design is probably fairly old and I don't know if it has kept up with the changes in the industry. It usually can be adapted to any router in its size range with a little care and precision. I have three of these and am currently adapting one of them to my Ryobi 3.5 HP plunge router. It's a challenge on this machine but doable. See my previous posts on this for more info.
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The DWP611 Compact router won't fit out of the box... You can possibly fit the plunge base, but only on two screw holes.... But I wouldn't recommend it. Since I really wanted to mount the fixed base to the router table the path I took was to pick up some 3/8" polycarbonate (bought a 12x12" piece, but only needed 6x6") drilled the holes to mount it to the Dewalt Fixed base and purchased some brass threaded inserts to use to mount the polycarbonate to the metal plate that ships with the Bosch table...
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Yes, I have small kit of guide bushings that work in the fixed base and it came with an adapter for the plunge base which has a larger diameter recess than a standard PC router.Oh yeah, the brand name is Kempston.Kempston 99000 10 pcs Solid Brass Template Guide Kit With AdaptorGood Luck
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Same thing for me today, I guess I didn't read enough of these... I just received the routerboard and nothing else. I have already printed the return labels from Amazon and will buy one elsewhere.
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The base of my Craftsman is 6", I have no idea what the base would be on a plunge router I suspect that that would depend pm the Mfg.
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If it does not already have pre drilled holes that fit, all you have to do is center your router base on it and drill some new ones with a counter sunk drill bit. Drill holes with a standard bit on the side that mates with your router base and turn it over for the counter sink bit so your screws will fit flush. I did this with 2 different routers ( A Skill & a Ryobi). It turned out fine. I recommend you do this with a router bushing to ensure it centers properly if you ever plan on using bits with bushings in the future. The base is high quality and very sturdy and I am very happy with it. If it does not already have pre drilled holes that fit, all you have to do is center your router base on it and drill some new ones with a counter sunk drill bit. Drill holes with a standard bit on the side that mates with your router base and turn it over for the counter sink bit so your screws will fit flush. I did this with 2 different routers ( A Skill & a Ryobi). It turned out fine. I recommend you do this with a router bushing to ensure it centers properly if you ever plan on using bits with bushings in the future. The base is high quality and very sturdy and I am very happy with it.
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Maryanne, I haven't used it yet, just got it a few weeks ago and haven't used it. I picked it up for small router not sure yet. When I do I will post..
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WD is a newcomer to the router business. They are known for Hard drives. I bought their new router and paired it with the matching extender. I recently bought a new router. Their devices are not mature items yet and I struggled with them. Look elsewhere.
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Well I tried connecting a drive to the router. Works fine. You'll need the PDF manual found online (not in my box or CD) to set it up. You'll probably not figure it out without it. I connected a WD320 as well as a WD500 through a 5-port passive stick hub. The router sees both drives and labels them Drive 1 and Drive 2. You have plenty of options to customize directories as well as protect who gets access to them. You can also indidually assign passwords to users and assign access to guests. The drives I plugged in already have data on them. There is an option to format the drive when you plug it in. Make sure you do NOT do this because you will lose any/all information on the drive itself. Transfer speed is fairly consistent to other NAS out there. The Linksys E3000 does keep a listing of the master directory and can peruse it on an user inputted basis to keep the directory updated. When you access the drive of course you will have the lag associated with the drive itself starting up. Watching movies streamed from either drive via wireless N was pretty good with only a hiccup or two over an hour show. I'm sure YMMV over distance you are from the router. My router is downstairs at the front of my house. Unbelievably, I get 5 bars upstairs at the rear of the residence - not like that WRT110 or WRT600N. On a side note, I can only acquire 130mbps, not the 300 advertised on the box. I was getting 300 through my WRT600N and WRT110N routers. Perhaps thats an issue to take up with Linksys Tech Support (oh boy..) Other than that good router overall. I paid $194.38 at Staples last week. They may see it returned shortly. The same router is a much better deal here on Amazon than here. If you need networked attached storage, this is a good router to purchase.
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I don't know why someone wrote it's only a router because it's both. All I have is this one box and so many wifi devices connected to it. iPhones, roku player, amazon fire tv's, laptops, wifi printer, and an apple tv. Oh and Dlink wifi cameras too. I love modems with built in routers. I never had to use a modem and a router separately before. Wouldn't even know how to hook the two up. I guess I'll watch a YouTube video just so I could have a clue. But yes this one box is all you'll need. My internet provider is Comcast.
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You don't need a plunge router but having one will make your job a lot easier. I made an address number sign and used a regular router. You just have to be careful each time you set the router into the letter or number guide so that you don't damage the plastic guide. Once you have it set, then its the same technique whether its a plunge or regular router. It takes a few tries but it should be pretty easy to use.
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Remember this is a plunge base for a trim router --- plunging too deeply will result in a rough cut as well as potential motor bearing problems -- I have "hogged out" material as deep as 1/2 inch in very hard white oak-- this is a great tool-- love it----
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The router is listed in the dd-wrt site, but I haven't tried flashing it. From what I can see, though, there's not much difference between the stock dd-wrt and the buffalo interface besides the branding. It didn't come broke, so as of now I have no need to fix it.
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Not out of the box. You need to buy a router base from Dewalt and also a centering cone. Read my review for more details.
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it's questionable. I personally think you are better off with a bigger router. If you are a do it yourselfer you will end up using a router more than you think. I only got the plunge router attachment for a Styrofoam project I had
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Hands down the dw621 is the better router. Excellent micro depth adjustment, dust pick up, base has parallel sides. The only draw back is the switch, it takes getting used to, there's some awkward finger/wrist movement required.