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5th August 2017, 04:34 PM #1Woodworking mechanic
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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.
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5th August 2017, 06:45 PM #2
I have a Makita 3709X. It will easily do what you want.
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5th August 2017, 10:00 PM #3
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
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5th August 2017, 10:03 PM #4
"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.
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5th August 2017, 10:14 PM #5Woodworking mechanic
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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?
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5th August 2017, 11:39 PM #6Senior Member
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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.
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6th August 2017, 08:14 PM #7
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6th August 2017, 10:14 PM #8Senior Member
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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.....?
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