Potential router option

ncon · Post by **ncon** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:26 pm

Hi,
Wondering if this router would do the job?

http://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-24-amp-trim-router-61626.html

Post by **Suso** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:17 pm

I think it could be ok at least to start. But I don't know if for some jobs it would have power enough. Take in mind that you'll have to do some modifications in the original design in order to adapt it.

ncon · Post by **ncon** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:56 pm

Thanks for the quick response. I'm new to routing and assume you mean work on certain hard words or certain types of cuts.

The adaptation you mention would need to be in the clamp for the router?

Panelli · Post by **Panelli** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:36 pm

Hello nocon
I just adapted this router to my machine. I works fine.
See my post Nello's build for some details. I made separate plates that attach to the existing Z plate .
Nello

Post by **Suso** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:27 am

wrote:Thanks for the quick response. I'm new to routing and assume you mean work on certain hard words or certain types of cuts.

Yes, that's it

wrote:
The adaptation you mention would need to be in the clamp for the router?

Yes, you must modify the 43mm euroneck system

Post by **Suso** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:28 am

wrote:Hello nocon
I just adapted this router to my machine. I works fine.
See my post Nello's build for some details. I made separate plates that attach to the existing Z plate .
Nello

I'd love to see that, Nello. Do you have any pics?

ncon · Post by **ncon** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:05 pm

I'll check it out thanks.

They're only $19.99 at the moment on sale. I've purchased one so I'll test it's power out before creating a router for it.

Panelli · Post by **Panelli** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:15 pm

Hello ncon,
I sent photos of the adapters to Suso to post at Nello's Build with a description. He will post them in a day or so. You got a good buy at $19.99, I may go buy another one! I ran a 5/16" bit as the test. It did fine. Time will tell. Note I also bought a HF drill motor. Item 62288. It is a hammer drill with a 43 mm collar. It is 2500 rpm variable speed in drill mode. About 500 watts.
I also bought the HF Router Speed Control for the router. Keep me posted on what you do.
Nello