Router advice and recommendation

[oldjonesy]

I am a complete newbie at using routers so is there a web site that will give some quick instructions on the use of these beasts?

I am installing skirting/kick boards and cornices around doors, bannisters for a stair - that sort of things, and want to use a router to curve the edges etc, what router is best for this job?

I would prefer to buy a good quality tool that will last years rather than something cheap that may or may not to the job (I'm like that with tools as I suspect most people are)

Thanks heaps!

[rayintheuk]

I put up a page a while back on basic router use and safety, which may help. Click here (http://www.raygirling.com/routtips.htm) to view.

I'm happy with my Triton routers. If you want one for mainly hand-held, occasional table use, look at the MOF001 1400 Watt model. If mainly table, occasional hand-held, then the TRA001 2000 Watt is the tool.

I've reviewed both, links provided below. Hope that helps a little.

1400 Watt model (http://www.raygirling.com/triton14.htm)

2000 Watt model (http://www.raygirling.com/triton.htm)

Ray.

[artme]

:iagree: I have the Big Triton and love it! Only one spanner to change bits, micro adjustment etc.,etc.,etc.

Great site Ray!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: Every one should read it!

[L plates]

look at a maktia or a bit triton are the best for routers as the cheaper ones seem to break or not last or have problems with fine workman ship that the little extra you pay will pay off in the long term.

you can can out basic useage off a router on u-tube or your local google will have heaps of tips but also back to routers and the bitts its important as me being also a leaner at woodworking that a must at buying carbon tipped routers as they are a little more costly are well worth the purschase..

but if your going to only use this tool to do the home handy man jobs around the house you can use a cheaper gmc or other....

[Template Tom]

I am a complete newbie at using routers so is there a web site that will give some quick instructions on the use of these beasts?

I am installing skirting/kick boards and cornices around doors, bannisters for a stair - that sort of things, and want to use a router to curve the edges etc, what router is best for this job?

I would prefer to buy a good quality tool that will last years rather than something cheap that may or may not to the job (I'm like that with tools as I suspect most people are)

Thanks heaps!

The Makita router is a good purchase for all round routing. I have used the router to rout the mitres for skirting boards. This will require the construction of a simple jig
Tom

[sinjin]

Scheer. Not cheap though..

[Bluegum]

I had to cut rebates into seasoned hardwood yesterday. I own the makita 3612 and it made easy what I thought would have been a tough job. I will have to sharpen up the bit that i was using but other wise it was an easy afternoon

[Chris Parks]

I am a complete newbie at using routers so is there a web site that will give some quick instructions on the use of these beasts?

Try the wooworking channel and look for the videos on routiong...

http://www.woodworkingchannel.com/dolphin/vidego_video_library.php

If not exactly what you want it will give you some idea of how things are done.