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Forum topic by Beautyfish | posted 07-31-2020 04:39 PM | 385 views | 0 times favorited | 2 replies | ![]() |
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07-31-2020 04:39 PM |
Hi All - I have been gifted my first two routers, 1 horse and 1.25 horse Craftsman 6” models with 1/4” shanks, probably from the 1990’s. I realize that these are not exactly state of the art, but I have a bunch of bits, including some recent ones with carbide tips, an edge guide, a biscuit joinery attachment, and a circle cutting attachment. I feel that it would be a shame to throw all of that away. While I plan to get something more current, like a Bosch Colt, both of these run well and I would like to install at least one in a table to make a roundover station, and maybe a dado/rabbet station. I’ve seen lots of DIY plans for router tables, but I haven’t found one of the factory-made precision inserts to fit these routers. I can always make my own, but I was wondering if there are any modern accessories that would fit this router. I’m just getting started putting a basement shop together after years living in an apartment. Any and all advice is appreciate. I’m strictly a hobbyist, and would like to work my way up from doing “home handyman” projects in plywood to making furniture and electric guitars out of hardwood. Thanks, Jim |