Router for Carpenter/builder(door hinges etc)

[mrbg07546]

My dad is a carpenter, and any one have any reccomendations of router for him?

he does doorframes/hinges a lot.

should i get 1/2 or 1/4 inch?

what other things should i look for?

any reccomendations?

 

[peterperfection]

My dad is a carpenter, and any one have any reccomendations of router for him?

he does doorframes/hinges a lot.

should i get 1/2 or 1/4 inch?

what other things should i look for?

any reccomendations?

Smaller router is best for routering out hinge holes--in conjunction with a 'hinge jig'.
If removing a 'lot of meat'-(worktops-etc/-larger router is best.

makita routers every time

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

I like the dewalt router that used to be elu's ,1/4"mof 96 is a grand router very smooth and powerful for its size, the later dewalt model is also a good bit of kit, a lot of these palm routers look interesting ,I would be interested in anyones views on these?

 

[joe-90]

If he hasn't got a router by now the odds are he doesn't want one.

He can probably have a door hung before a router man gets his jig set up.

Check with him before you buy.

 

[peterperfection]

If he hasn't got a router by now the odds are he doesn't want one.

He can probably have a door hung before a router man gets his jig set up.

Check with him before you buy.

Very true Joe,
But once it's all set up- he can rattle off 8 doors or so- in 1/4 of the time.
That's why they make the jigs Joe !!
Same with mortice lock jig. 1/8th of the time.

All it takes is a little forward thinking. Splash out on the right tools and do the job quicker -AND BETTER.

 

[gregers]

dont mess around with inferior tools go for the best and get him a fesstool router.he will love you for it.

but as already said if as you say he is a chippy then if he thought he needed 1 then he wouldve got 1 by now,he may over the years decided it was tool that he wasnt confidant with so was happy doing his work without 1.

i worked with a chippy who never had a cordless and continued using his 'YANKEE'and was more then happy with using it.

 

[peterperfection]

dont mess around with inferior tools go for the best and get him a fesstool router.he will love you for it.

but as already said if as you say he is a chippy then if he thought he needed 1 then he wouldve got 1 by now,he may over the years decided it was tool that he wasnt confidant with so was happy doing his work without 1.

i worked with a chippy who never had a cordless and continued using his 'YANKEE'and was more then happy with using it.

You hit the nail right on the head bud.

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

dont mess around with inferior tools go for t
he best and get him a fesstool router.
well I hope the lad has plenty of money

 

[peterperfection]

dont mess around with inferior tools go for t
he best and get him a fesstool router.
well I hope the lad has plenty of money

A few quid spent now- and the cost spread over a whole career-- pays dividends .

Here's my slant on spending on tools .
1/ Always buy the best and most proven.
2/ Listen to what other tradesmen say about certain tools.
3/ Every job you do- make sure you put the cost of your next needed tool onto the bill.
4/Look after your tools-- keep them sharp and clean.
5/ The tools you buy and use can either make you lots of money and make jobs quicker and more profitable -OR
6/ Crap tools can cause you to waste time and materials and leave you with a finished job that deep down- you are not happy with.
7/ Do not listen to the 'old brigade' who say they have managed for zillions of years without the power tools of today.
8/ Take pride in your work . Word of good work spreads- and saves you having to advertise (which can cost plenty).
9/ If there is a tool you want and it's too expensive right now- Just ignore the cost and buy it-. It will give you a feel good factor .
10/ When you get busy- 'UP' your rates when anyone enquires about hiring you.


Lots more- but- have to wait right now.