Woodworker's Journal 2008-32-6, страница 83

Trim routers will handle your most delicate routing operations, but they're also up to task tor profiling, template routing and milling joinery.

en sharp edges or cut an occasional small profile, a trim router may be all the machine you need. Today's trim routers are compact, nicely appointed and affordable. They're small enough to stand on the edge of a board for trimming off edge banding or laminate, yet powerful enough to handle most smaller profiling bits. You can grip a trim router easily in one hand, and the compact size won't feel intimidating to control. Trim routers are also ideal for cutting hinge mortises, small dadoes and even fine joinery, so it will continue to be a useful tool as your skills grow. For many jobs, I actually prefer a trim router over larger machines. They're tiny but remarkably potent.

Stepping Up

Of course, a mid-sized router will cover more bases than a trim router wilt Here, we're talking about a 1.75-to 2.25-hp machine that requires two-handed operation with either a fixed- or plunge-style base. If you want just one router to do most every kind of routing task, including moderate to large profiling cuts, dovetailing and mortising, definitely set your sights on a mid-sized machine. For all-around woodworking, a mid-sized router is the workhorse of both serious hobbyists and professional shops.

Within this middle category of routers, you have two base style options to choose from: fixed and plunge. A fixed-based router can be set to a bill range of cutting depths, and the handles are positioned near the bottom of the base, so it has a pleasantly low center of gravity

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