Routers - Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

RE: Routers

mattbeels — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:44:42 +0000

@darrenking

Thanks Darren, I’ll pass that info on...

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RE: Routers

darrenking — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:27:18 +0000

Hi Matt, send the files to darren.king@bagpress.com.

Do you know what app your designer is using to draw the plan? Best file types for me are .ai, .pdf or .dwg (LT2000 version). Also if you can get him to include a dimension check box somewhere that would be great eg just a 100mm x 500mm hairline rectangle so that I can check that no dimensions have morphed in translation.

Cheers

Darren

RE: Routers

mattbeels — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:20:48 +0000

@darrenking

BTW, per our previous conversation about making custom templates I’ve got a designer whipping up the first one now and so will have a file ready to send to you soon. Shall I use your email from your website?

Cheers!

RE: Routers

mattbeels — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:17:27 +0000

@darrenking

I was just having a bit of fun, I know Festool makes great stuff. A few years ago I helped out a neighbor at his furniture shop and got to use some of their routers and sanders so I’m well aware how awesome they are, I’m just bummed that I can’t better afford them 😂

RE: Routers

Bill Flude — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:21:03 +0000

Got to agree with Darren about sanders - I've got a Mirka - obscene price at around £400 but totally brilliant - Mark uses one as well!

RE: Routers

darrenking — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:20:03 +0000

Hi Matt, I have to agree that Festool stuff is sodding expensive but it is designed for professional use and it is far from being just a posh labelling exercise. I would find it pretty much impossible to operate my business without certain Festool equipment, especially the random orbit sanders. £400+ for a sander sounds absolutely mad unless it has to work 5-8 hours a day for months on end producing a first class finish in as little time as possible. Just look at the prices that even beaten up old Festool gear achieves on eBay. There is a reason that it’s in demand and it’s not that there are loads of mugs out there.

Cheers

Darren

RE: Routers

darrenking — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:04:25 +0000

DeWalt 621 is a great little router and probably has the best dust extraction of any that I have ever used including my Festool routers. If you see one in good condition on eBay snap it up.

Darren

RE: Routers

Russ — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:40:20 +0000

The Bosch GKF is perfectly adequate for the job.

Cheers Edwin. Much appreciated advice.

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RE: Routers

Edwin — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:02:39 +0000

The Bosch GKF is perfectly adequate for the job. Like mentioned before, go easy, take small cuts and you'll be fine.

Got one myself and build a Bandsman with it... 🙂

I also have a green Bosch POF1100 and I am not too crazy about that one.... A lot of play in the construction and a safety switch in the handle, which is extremely annoying.... You (I) allways tend to push the router downwards in order to keep the switch on, resulting in an uneven routing surface (because of the play...). Never use it anymore...

And then there's my Triton JOF1000.... Very happy with that one! Takes a 1/2" collet and despite its mere 1010 watt it is a beast.... Tip: It comes with a large detachable baseplate....

RE: Routers

Bill Flude — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:55:23 +0000

The depth gauge is good as well.