SJ wrote:

Hi i do a lot of odd jobs for people and have been considering
upgrading my jigsaw but someone mentioned to me a router would be
better.
I always thought a router was just for making patterns and carvings of
wood not for cutting through wood, so what exactly can a router do? i
usaully spend approx £65 on a jigsaw what router would you get? is
there any guides on the net to see what a router can do? and what
accesories would i need.

i do a lot of kitchen tops, loft flooring, self build sheds, doors etc

Well last weekend I needed to make two 2m lengths of 18mm gravel board
2cm narrower. I screwed one to the other so that it was 2cm back, loaded
a bearing guided trimmer in my £20 1100W Power Devil Router and working
in sections had them down and straight quite easily. I did have to stop
after the first one and give the cutter a tickle to sharpen it but it
went well if you took it steady and didn't force the issue.

If you are planning on doing worktops then you will need a decent sized
and powered 1/2" model and a template. A trimming cutter and a straight
edge will size a door for you very nicely, a straight cutter and
template will do your lock mortices and hinges too. A 1/2" jobbie in a
table will make you T&G for your flooring too, though you will likely
need a fairly robust one to do more than a few tens of meters worth.

Peter
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