I'd like to use a 1/8" straight router bit with this router to carve numbers 1/16" deep on a 1/8" PVC sheet. Would it work just as well on PVC as on wood?
1827671
I am not an export I am only a wood worker by hobby but I think it should work
1827672
Because of the spring-loaded design, I've noticed it tends to skip around on plastics but if you just focus and take your time, it should produce the results you're looking for. I would practice on some scrap PVC first, obviously.
1827673
Pvc or plastic? I'd be concerned about melting rather than cutting. Try it on a small piece before investing in much material you may not be able to use.
1827674
My guess would be that the PVC would chip badly - it is a bit brittle to be routed with a simple 2 edged straight bit. I've used this router attachment with my 300 series multispeed dremel on HDPE, but that is softer than PVC and it was a bit of a pain to do as too high a speed would melt the plastic
1827675
Yes. If you are using a high performanc e rotary tool . I often make guitar bridges in very hard wood with a deep of 4mm for saddle and don't have any trouble with it. If you're dremel is 3000 or 4000 or similar you won't have any problem with 3mm of PVC.
111009
I use it to cut 2-7/8" galvanized steel schedule 80 round pipe. There is a less expensive model at Home Depot that will do pvc pipe just fine.
948832
Any regular size router will work. the small hand held routers or extra large commercial grade routers will not. The tray that the router sits in is very accommodating and the butterfly nuts tighten clamps along a slot to allow a great amount of flexibility when mounting a router.It would be easier to use a plunge router like Mark Mauldin recommends, but it is not a requirement. I used a very old fixed base craftsman router to make my first pantograph project here https://plus.google.com/100153530189840776548/posts/3UJkfbu4UCs You judge for yourself how well it works. The most important part is choosing the right router bit and depth of cut. Any regular size router will work. the small hand held routers or extra large commercial grade routers will not. The tray that the router sits in is very accommodating and the butterfly nuts tighten clamps along a slot to allow a great amount of flexibility when mounting a router.It would be easier to use a plunge router like Mark Mauldin recommends, but it is not a requirement. I used a very old fixed base craftsman router to make my first pantograph project here https://plus.google.com/100153530189840776548/posts/3UJkfbu4UCs You judge for yourself how well it works. The... » Read More Any regular size router will work. the small hand held routers or extra large commercial grade routers will not. The tray that the router sits in is very accommodating and the butterfly nuts tighten clamps along a slot to allow a great amount of flexibility when mounting a router.It would be easier to use a plunge router like Mark Mauldin recommends, but it is not a requirement. I used a very old fixed base craftsman router to make my first pantograph project here https://plus.google.com/100153530189840776548/posts/3UJkfbu4UCs You judge for yourself how well it works. The most important part is choosing the right router bit and depth of cut. « Show Less
193709
You could figure out how to do it, I'm sure, but I wouldn't recommend it. My own opinion is that you need a router with a little more guts to stick in a router table. This one is really for more delicate work, like mortising hinges or routing in inlay.
1694444
The router bit with the unit is specifically designed for the item. I looked and decided that using any other bit would be very risky-my opinion stick with the suppliers bit. Look at You Tube on various ways to cut dove tails on table saws band saws or by hand. Practice is the key and a good dove tail saw.
2019094
My husband tried a dremel rotary sander bit in a router mounted to a table. The dremel bit was not made for high speeds and exploded, hitting him in the chest resulting in a trip to emergency and several stitches in his breast bone. He was very lucky it hit him there. I wouldn't try it in a regular drill either. Use the bit for the tool it was intended.
1638837
I own the Bosch 1617ews model that I use for the jig but, any will work except the small trim routers! Any router that you can mount and center the bits and guide bushings will work!! BTW: the router you purchase MUST accept a 1/2 inch shaft bit! That is the only important part! Don't be afraid to ask any further questions
1765271
It's not safe to use a 1/2 inch bit on a small horsepower router like this one. For my workshop, I bit the bullet and bought a 3HP Porter Cable & built a sturdy table in which to permanently mount it. I've never looked back. Done door panels and dovetails and all kinds of mouldings with the big router, and this little one lives in the table's drawer along with its 1/4" bits 'til I need it for laminates and other edging jobs. Have had both routers for close to 20 years and they're still going strong. Buy the right machine for the job, you won't be sorry you did.
781676
A 1/2" router can accept a 1/4" collet, not vise versa (as far as I know). Your router can use either a 1/4" or a 1/2" shank bit. You need the collet to make that happen. 1/2" shank router bits use the 1/2" collet. Unscrew the collet nut from the router and remove. Replace with the 1/4" collet and use your 1/4" shank router bit of choice. I have the same router and purchased the 1/4" collet from Amazon. Changing collets isn't difficult. It's like changing the nozzle on a water hose... or something like that.
2266843
Both. I bought a set of bits (1/2") when I bought the router. But I already owned a several 1/4" bits. I tend to use the new ones (1/2") mostly. But sometimes, I need the cutting shapes represented by the 1/4" bits. I have never broken a bit so I would say it is a matter of choice.
734508
Thanks for answerMy raised panel bit works very well with no chatter on my 2 hp router by hand but is difficult to hold flat at panel corners. A Table would be a big improvement
781671
No, Router bits for1/2" has a larger diameter shaft/shank which is 1/2" and uses 1/2" collet. If you desire to use 1/4" router bit which has a 1/4" diameter shaft/shank, than you need to change the collet to accommodate a 1/4" bit. Is money well spend to have a 1/4" collet.
666602
Depends on the length of your tool. The Plunge base has 2" of travel total with an adjustable stop. Retracted the collet of the router is about 2" above the base. All the way down, 2", and the tool holder collet of the router is just slightly above the bottom of the plunge base so no part of the collet is below the base. So the depth it will cut totally depends on the length of the cutting tool.
794840
This is not for use with a router table. this item is clamped down to the piece of wood and using the drill bit provided with a drill to make evenly spaced holes. if you are planning to use this drill bit in router, this is extremely dangerous. if you are planning on insetting this device into your router table, it would be more than useless.
2069349
Any large router will work. The smaller ones are too light for the heavy work this system can do. Also, you want to be able to use both 1/4" and 1/2" bit shafts. One more thing you might want to add is an adjustment from the top. Since the router is located rather deep inside the table it will make adjustments a lot easier.
2112005
I would not try thicker than 1/4 inch. Thicker? ...Make more passes, slower cut. This is not a router. I use it for an engraving machine with a v bit and it works great for the price.
1623201
I have a Craftsman router table. Bought it at Xmas for $149. No complaint. This is just until I can build one on the table saw.For height adjustment, you have to reach down and unlock the motor, make coarse adjustment. Then make fine adjustment on top.For bit change, to avoid having to use 2 wrenches, I bought a Musclechuck. With this, I can change bit with 1 hex key, all above the table.