Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> ATM, Optics and DIY Forum Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 wilash Fairy Godmother Reged: 09/30/03 Posts: 5746 Router opinions       #307942 - 01/12/05 05:12 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   This is not directly about ATM, but I would like your opinion. Which do you think is better, a standard router or a plunge router? My main use for this will be for making frame moldings mainly with simple rabbeting. Since I don't think I have the space for a router table, I think the best way is to use piloted bits. But which type of router? Post Extras:       Tom L Reged: 01/07/04 Posts: 29817 Loc: Sunny Oregon Re: Router opinions [Re: wilash]       #308126 - 01/12/05 10:49 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   In that case, get the standard router. I don't know what your budget is, but they sell kits with a router motor, a fixed base (or a D-handle base) and a plunge base. -------------------- Tom Tele Vue 102mm f/8.6 on an EzTouch Vixen 80mm f/5 A80SSWT on a grab-n-go mount Post Extras:       wilash Fairy Godmother Reged: 09/30/03 Posts: 5746 Re: Router opinions [Re: Tom L]       #308458 - 01/12/05 05:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Tom. Doing things yourself is not big in Japan. I have yet to meet a Japanese that have painted any part of their house for example. Because of this, the selection of routers is fairly limited so I may not be able to find a kit, but it is good to know. Post Extras:       Tom L Reged: 01/07/04 Posts: 29817 Loc: Sunny Oregon Re: Router opinions [Re: wilash]       #308511 - 01/12/05 06:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   One thing I noticed when I was there...all construction is hidden behind tarps. I saw lots of construction happening, but it was all hidden. The fixed base will probably meet 80% of your needs. -------------------- Tom Tele Vue 102mm f/8.6 on an EzTouch Vixen 80mm f/5 A80SSWT on a grab-n-go mount Post Extras:       wilash Fairy Godmother Reged: 09/30/03 Posts: 5746 Re: Router opinions [Re: Tom L]       #308536 - 01/12/05 07:12 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yes, it is done out of concideration to the neighbors - keeps the dust and dirt in as well not making the hood look like a construction site. Of course, they make some of the ugliest building I've seen, so may it is to hide their embarrassment. An interesting thing is some still use wood for scaffolding. Not so much down town, but in the burbs. Thanks again Tom. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 13 registered and 6 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Don W, Joe Cipriano  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 187 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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