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1st January 2019, 08:31 PM #31GOLD MEMBER
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That’s dirt cheap. I like the idea of having it as a permanent rounding trimmer
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1st January 2019, 08:35 PM #32
+1 for the Makita's as well ,sometimes the cheaper tools can perform.Just don't expect them to be around for ever.
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1st January 2019, 10:44 PM #33
Yep, it's great. For those I don't care about plunging or anything else - plug it in and go.
Now that is just bloody ridiculous and may encourage (certainly my) stupidity! I suspect I can fit another 3-4 trimmers in the drawer.......lemme see now....6mm roundover, 3mm roundover, 45° chamfer.....ahh....
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2nd January 2019, 05:53 AM #34
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2nd January 2019, 09:53 AM #36Woodworking mechanic
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Does the Renegade have speed control? Can’t see it listed in the specs.
I see the cheapy Derek posted does have speed control.
Does it matter, on a trim router, if you have no speed control?
Cheers
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2nd January 2019, 10:05 AM #37Taking a break
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Large rebate bits do make me a little nervous at 30k rpm, but I don't think it's a must-have feature. Just make sure your bits are sharp and you keep moving; feeding too slowly generates a lot of excess heat which will both burn your job and cause the cutting edge to dull much faster, leading to even more burning.
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2nd January 2019, 03:44 PM #38
No speed control.
Most small laminate trimmers I've used (less than 600W) don't tend to have speed control, so I'd be inclined to say that it isn't needed, but it depends on what you intend using it for.
1mm round over bits; flush trim bits (for laminate) and light detail work is what I use the trimmer for.
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2nd January 2019, 03:49 PM #39
Agreed.
It also depends on what material you are trimming and how much you are trying to remove with each pass.
If you are waiting a small router i.e. https://www.makita.com.au/products/p...e-routing-base then speed control is required.
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2nd January 2019, 03:54 PM #40
I do have my eye on that model, but the one with extra bits: https://www.makita.com.au/products/p...te-trimmer-kit
I've seen a few good specials from time to time, but didn't bite... yet...
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2nd January 2019, 04:43 PM #41
Oh yes indeed. The Full Kit. I was going to post this too, but thought it would look greedy
A quick google found a few good prices, but it will have to wait for a short while! Work to do first!
A brushless drill is also on the books so I can use these without BURNING OUT another brushed corded drill https://www.powerplanter.com.au/
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2nd January 2019, 05:29 PM #42Woodworking mechanic
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That’s dedication. Growing your own timber now?
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2nd January 2019, 09:12 PM #43
I like the idea of a cordless trim router. However, if you plan to attach it to a vacuum collector (as with the Makita and the cheapie I linked to), it sort of defeats the whole concept, yes/no? If you agree, and the cordless is a lot more expensive, then just get a powered version.
Regards from Perth
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2nd January 2019, 09:14 PM #44
That's interesting, https://www.makita.com.au/products/p...al-accessories in the optional accessories is 8mm collet. I have tried a trimmer before and did not like it. (If fact I sold it and bought a Festool OF1010). Might be worth a visit.
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2nd January 2019, 09:22 PM #45
HJ, it was because of the 8mm collet, as well as the 1 hp motor, that I recommended this router (both the Makita and the cheapie) a few months back when a forumite was looking for a router to dedicate to a dovetail guide.
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