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Title

Router table and routers

Proposer

B Norcutt - Plexer

Date proposed

11/05/2022

Date for Decision

Usually one week after posting Open for now for discussion

Cost =

A router table

cabinet-router-table-107092 - £249.98 or

/axminster-folding-router-table - £229.98

Router for table

bosch-pof-1400-corded-router - £125

Handheld router for general purpose use bosch-pof-1400-corded-router - £125

Purchased Bosch POF 1200ae for £40 12/5/22
Purchased Katsau router for £39.99 plus base plate and emergrency switch. Dave Thompson made router table.

What is being asked for

Hackspace to purchase

Why/how this will be good to have

Updating of equipment in the Hackspace there is currently a router however it was found to be missing parts this week and a router is a good tool to have.

A table mounted router allows longer pieces of timber to be routed and for certain operations can be safer than the table saw however anyone using it still needs to be competent

Who is for it

All the woodworkers

Comments

tobyc - I think a router table would be a good addition to the workshop. Of course I am tempted to suggest building our our table because we have plenty of extruded alu and its well within our capabilities. However the cabinet does look good value, so if there is suitable demand then its worth it.

Outcome

Router table made and fitted with Katsau router
Bigger handheld Bosch router purchased