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stumbling goat



Joined: 20 Jan 2009
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 14 12:00 pm    Post subject: What brand, size Router to buy? Reply with quote
    

Does anyone recommend a router make or motor size?

Have to cut jointing slots into some worktops. Probably only likely to use it once or twice a year. In hindsight should have bought one years ago.

sg

vegplot



Joined: 19 Apr 2007
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Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd
PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 14 12:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

If you're only going to use it very occasionally then cheap as chips models are okay.

Nick



Joined: 02 Nov 2004
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Location: Hereford
PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 14 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Indeed. I had a cheap screwfix one (Ferm?) and it did everything I wanted. Cheap bits can be found at lidl or aldi when they run offers.

mousjoos



Joined: 05 Jun 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 14 1:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

If you go down the Fleabay route, go for a secondhand Elu

perlogalism



Joined: 27 Nov 2009
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Location: Near Welshpool
PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 14 2:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I agree with all the above: I've got an Elu which cost an arm and a leg years ago and which tends to stay bolted to the router table. It's lovely to use but in truth, I've had more use out of the Ferm one I got from Screwfix. Just recently, I've started playing with a 1/2" Performance Pro (B&Q) which I got 2nd hand for £10 including 15 bits. That's really impressive!

If you can get a 1/2" one cheap enough then I'd probably go for that as it's the most versatile and will probably be a bit tougher.

stumbling goat



Joined: 20 Jan 2009
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 14 7:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Thank you. Screwfix have a 2100w Erbauer, around £149, well reviewed on the site.

I need it NOW so ebay may not be an option.

Thank you for the comments.

sg

Nature'sgrafter



Joined: 22 Feb 2012
Posts: 527
Location: Sanday , Orkney
PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 14 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Don,t buy erbauer tools there are no spares should things go wrong. trust me google it DONT risk it.

stumbling goat



Joined: 20 Jan 2009
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 14 8:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Aah. Thank you for that timely intervention. I was going to pay for it on a credit card as it costs over £100.

I would document when I use to and if it goes "phut" within a couple of years and maybe used only twice or three times, I would claim back on the CC Company.

sg

perlogalism



Joined: 27 Nov 2009
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Location: Near Welshpool
PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 14 7:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

stumbling goat wrote:
Thank you. Screwfix have a 2100w Erbauer, around £149, well reviewed on the site.sg


That sounds like a lot for a "hobby" router.

Just had a look on the B&Q website (not that I'm endorsing them at all!) and they have a nice little Bosch router for £80 : https://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-tools/routers/Bosch-POF-1200-AE-Router-9806920

or a Macallister (??) 1/2" one for £73. That comes with a 3 year guarantee too.

gregotyn



Joined: 24 Jun 2010
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 14 1:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I bought a small Bosch about 20 years ago and it gets occasional outings about twice a year if that, and it still loves me-must do it- keeps going!

Shan



Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 9075
Location: South Wales
PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 14 2:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

We have a Bosch. I think it was £70. Works really well.

stumbling goat



Joined: 20 Jan 2009
Posts: 1990

PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 14 10:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Ended hiring a Hitachi from TP.

Very helpful guy at the hire counter. Must write a letter of thanks to the Co for him.

sg

gregotyn



Joined: 24 Jun 2010
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Location: Llanfyllin area
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 14 2:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

He and the company will appreciate that, I know, I work behind a counter!

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