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3rd November 2013, 02:09 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Router vs spindle moulder
A total newbie question as I know minimal regarding routers or spindle moulders.
I was considering getting a router table to do some dovetail joints and edging of larger pieces, when I came across a JET JWS-22CS which would allow me the flexibility to expand later on if required.
The question is, is the JET feasible for what I want to do now? Or should I just concentrate on looking for a dedicated router table? Help from the more knowledgeable would be appreciated.
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8th November 2013, 12:03 PM #2Senior Member
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Your choice will depend so much on what you intend to do - purely as a hobby, semi-pro as you sell a bit on the side or fulltime cabinetmaker
A router table is very adaptable and the cost of tooling is minimal for a wide variety of moulds, however you will go through a few routers if you intend to use it everyday. Mounting a router upside down where the dust ( some sawdust is a lot worse that others ) can enter easily does seem to play havoc with the bearings and other parts on a router.
A spindle moulder is also adaptable for a wide range of profiles but dedicated cutterheads and knives will cost you a lot of money. They are however very handy to have and you can really chew through a lot of panels and sticks for moulding in a relatively short time.
They are also a lot more robust and geared up for heavy duty use.
Stewie
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Thanks Stewie,
I am a hobbyist, and primarily I wanted to do dovetails and edging initially.
As it stands at the moment, it looks as if I will have the let the spindle moulder go and just concentrate on a router/router table set up.
Thanks for your advice.
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