Cynthia White
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Hi all:
I haven't posted much lately because my head is full of sawdust.
But I have some basic router table questions that I need your input on. These are elementary questions I warn you.
It's pretty clear to me that I'm going to need a heavier duty router than the one I have with a 1/4" collet, and a router table. There are 2 things I don't understand.
1. Whenever I look at router tables (and yes I know I could make one) some have lifts and some don't--and the lifts are always sold separately. Is it necessary to have a lift? Can you mount and use the router without a "lift" and adjust the router height on the router itself under the table? Or do you really need a lift? Also, could the lift be added at a later date if it's a luxury?
2. I have seen in books a router also mounted above the table sideways. How do you mount it like that? Are there mounts that you can buy for that or do you have to jerry-rig something, or is that actually a rare and unnecessary need?
3. So, the big question is if I can spend max $750, what should I buy for a new router, table, and/or lift? And BTW, there is a Lee Valley within driving distance, but I'm happy to buy online from someone else if that's what you guys recommend. And I'm in Canada.
Thanks,
cynthia
I haven't posted much lately because my head is full of sawdust.
But I have some basic router table questions that I need your input on. These are elementary questions I warn you.
It's pretty clear to me that I'm going to need a heavier duty router than the one I have with a 1/4" collet, and a router table. There are 2 things I don't understand.
1. Whenever I look at router tables (and yes I know I could make one) some have lifts and some don't--and the lifts are always sold separately. Is it necessary to have a lift? Can you mount and use the router without a "lift" and adjust the router height on the router itself under the table? Or do you really need a lift? Also, could the lift be added at a later date if it's a luxury?
2. I have seen in books a router also mounted above the table sideways. How do you mount it like that? Are there mounts that you can buy for that or do you have to jerry-rig something, or is that actually a rare and unnecessary need?
3. So, the big question is if I can spend max $750, what should I buy for a new router, table, and/or lift? And BTW, there is a Lee Valley within driving distance, but I'm happy to buy online from someone else if that's what you guys recommend. And I'm in Canada.
Thanks,
cynthia