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The router has a 1/2" collet and should ideally be used with 1/2" cutters. A reducing bush (soon to be replaced by dedicated 1/4" collet) are available which can be used to hold 1/4" cutters, although lighter cuts must be taken | The router has a 1/2" collet and should ideally be used with 1/2" cutters. A reducing bush (soon to be replaced by dedicated 1/4" collet) are available which can be used to hold 1/4" cutters, although lighter cuts must be taken | ||
This router was purchased specifically for use with the table and should not be removed for use freehand unless there is a specific reason to do so (there are many other [[Handheld Woodworking Power Tools|hand routers]available which can be used freehand) | This router was purchased specifically for use with the table and should not be removed for use freehand unless there is a specific reason to do so (there are many other [[Handheld Woodworking Power Tools|hand routers]] available which can be used freehand) | ||
A range of additional jigs e.g. a box joint jig are available | A range of additional jigs e.g. a box joint jig are available | ||
Revision as of 10:21, 6 May 2022
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| Sub-category | Woodworking |
| Status | Good working order |
| Last updated | 6 September 2024 08:24:04 |
| Training requirement | no |
| ACnode | no |
| Origin | Built in Space |
| Location | Woodshop |
| Maintainers | Aidas Baltusis, Jonathan Hodgson |
A router table useful for a variety of shaping and profiling tasks in wood.
The table was constructed by Hackspace members using several commercially available key components, including
- Router: Triton, part no unknown
- Insert plate: Rockler, part no unknown
- Fence Rockler, part no unknown
- Mitre guide, part no unknown
The router has a 1/2" collet and should ideally be used with 1/2" cutters. A reducing bush (soon to be replaced by dedicated 1/4" collet) are available which can be used to hold 1/4" cutters, although lighter cuts must be taken
This router was purchased specifically for use with the table and should not be removed for use freehand unless there is a specific reason to do so (there are many other hand routers available which can be used freehand)
A range of additional jigs e.g. a box joint jig are available
