Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Sydney Upper North Shore
    Posts
    4,464

    Default Trimmer/roumer router

    i'm looking to buy a small hand held router but not sure if which kind. Makita makes both a laminate trimmer router and a "roumer" router? I just want a small handheld unit to run radii around work and do small routing jobs.

    Laminate trimmer

    https://sydneytools.com.au/by-brand/...nate_trimmers/

    Router routers

    https://sydneytools.com.au/by-brand/...FcsKKgodIOUL1Q


    I dont want battery units - just corded.

    Which one and what model, with what accessories would people recommend.

  2. # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Location
    Redlands area, Brisbane
    Posts
    1,489

    Default

    I have a Makita 3709X. It will easily do what you want.

  4. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Katoomba NSW
    Posts
    4,771

    Default

    I have the RTO700 and I would recommend it without hesitation. Great little router/ trimmer. The dust collection thingy works surprisingly well.
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
    https://autoblastgates.com.au

  5. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Alexandra Vic
    Age
    69
    Posts
    2,810

    Default

    "Roumer" is just a typo that they failed to delete when they typed Router again. Have never come across the term in any context in 38 yrs of router ownership. On the page you linked to, it refers to a kit with the RTO700 motor and a plunge base, which is potentially more useful and easier to set up than the kit with the same motor and a non plunge bases at the top of the listing. At 710W, the unit qualifies as a top end level trimmer or a low end (power wise) router. It should be sweet for rounding over with contour bits with a profile radius up to about 8mm in a single pass, or up to 1/2in /12.7mm if you form the profile in multiple stages, the limit is basically the amount of material you need to remove per pass, and the shank diameter vs bit diameter. If you need to take heavier cuts, I would suggest one of the larger/heavier duty units because they will generally handle 1/2" shank bits which are much more rigid than a 1/4" shank. The exception is the 900W unit which I think is 1/4" or 1/4" and 8mm capacity.
    I used to be an engineer, I'm not an engineer any more, but on the really good days I can remember when I was.

  6. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Sydney Upper North Shore
    Posts
    4,464

    Default

    Thanks for the replies. I already have a Makita plunge 3620 I've had for years that takes 1/4" and 3/8" bits which is a light two hander and a Triton in the table.
    Is there any benefit in purchasing the tilting base or offset base or should I just go for the base RTO 700 unit plus the dust extractor?

  7. #6
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    Thornton NSW
    Posts
    456

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by malb View Post
    "Roumer" is just a typo that they failed to delete when they typed Router again. Have never come across the term in any context in 38 yrs of router ownership.
    It's merely a contraction of router/trimmer. Not a typo, just a deliberate misuse of the English language.

    For a laminate trimmer don't ignore the Makita Maktec series, for under a hundred they are terrific value. I've seen them do intensive duty in edgebanders, they're solid performers. If you are looking for a base to do trimming, consider the Aaron trimmer base.

  8. #7
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Lalla, Tasmania
    Posts
    1,350

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by NCArcher View Post
    I have the RTO700 and I would recommend it without hesitation. Great little router/ trimmer. The dust collection thingy works surprisingly well.
    +1, mine works just great , three years old now and so durable.

    SB
    Power corrupts, absolute power means we can run a hell of alot of power tools

  9. #8
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Newcastle
    Posts
    498

    Default

    I have a cheap nasty almost dead Ryobi and I recently use a mate's RTO700CX and I hated it, it is very top heavy and I had trouble keeping it perpendicular to the timber when doing finer stuff. I would no doubt get used to it but I will probably get the plastic bodied Makita or Maktec.

    EDIT- I quite like the look of this thing- https://sydneytools.com.au/dewalt-dw...minate-trimmer
    The Bosch looks very nice but has no speed control, I have never used one with a speed controller and don't use big bits in a 1/4" machine so it may not be needed.....?

Similar Threads

  1. Perkins Universal Trimmer (Mitre Trimmer) info wanted
    By S Thomas in forum HAND TOOLS - UNPOWERED
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 22nd August 2011, 11:40 PM
  2. Spindle / router / trimmer
    By Soren in forum ROUTING FORUM
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 10th September 2010, 05:28 PM
  3. Router or Trimmer
    By Stevie in forum HAND TOOLS - POWERED
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 7th October 2006, 08:47 AM
  4. Ryobi 400W Trimmer and Router Tool
    By Backyarder in forum HAND TOOLS - POWERED
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 17th June 2004, 07:00 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •