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Putting off buying a router raiser for the table? A gloat!
I'm a woodworker whose techniques rely on the router table, but as a retiree
on a strict budget, $2-300 for a raiser seemed out of my price range. This past weekend, www.woodcraft.com sent me an e-mail advertising the Freud FT1700 variable speed 2-1/4HP router for $99 -- while supplies last. It didn't take much research to realize what a find that was. The router has a built-in mechanism for above-table height adjustment that, at least on two tries, works flawlessly and easily. It comes with a single wrench -- and a shaft lock -- and a fixed base and that's about it. Just basic stuff, but I've permanently removed my PC from the table to plunge use and intend to permanently keep the Freud in the table -- I've even removed the handles to make a little more room underneath. I'm smiling from ear to ear after using it and I'm in love. (I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the vendor, just a really happy customer). Norm |
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Putting off buying a router raiser for the table? A gloat!
I bought this same router a few months ago in a kit w\fixed and plunge
base and included aluminum table insert plate. Some others have complained about this router's plunge base being not so smooth. I have only used it with the fixed base so far. I like the soft start. I hate the switch. I have to re-learn how to shut it off every time and that can be a bit dangerous when you are done and trying to set it down and have to fumble to shut it off. Once I remember how to shut it off it is easy but not very intuitive. Seems like it will likely break easy also which with my normal fast and rough handling means it will break for sure. I will likely mount this in a table permanently and add an on-off switch on the table. Yes it's only 2 1/4 hp not 3 but it has variable speed and I have a shaper for the bigger stuff and with the included plate and above table adjust I still think I got a great deal. On Feb 23, 10:13*am, "Norm Dresner" wrote: I'm a woodworker whose techniques rely on the router table, but as a retiree on a strict budget, $2-300 for a raiser seemed out of my price range. This past weekend,www.woodcraft.comsent me an e-mail advertising the Freud FT1700 variable speed 2-1/4HP router for $99 -- while supplies last. *It didn't take much research to realize what a find that was. *The router has a built-in mechanism for above-table height adjustment that, at least on two tries, works flawlessly and easily. *It comes with a single wrench -- and a shaft lock -- and a fixed base and that's about it. *Just basic stuff, but I've permanently removed my PC from the table to plunge use and intend to permanently keep the Freud in the table -- I've even removed the handles to make a little more room underneath. I'm smiling from ear to ear after using it and I'm in love. *(I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the vendor, just a really happy customer). * * Norm |
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Putting off buying a router raiser for the table? A gloat!
Grrr. I'm on just about every damn mail list except this one. I just
finished my new router table for my PC, but could use a dedicated router for the table. this would have been perfect, 'cept my local store is sold out. Larry SonomaProducts.com wrote: I bought this same router a few months ago in a kit w\fixed and plunge base and included aluminum table insert plate. Some others have complained about this router's plunge base being not so smooth. I have only used it with the fixed base so far. I like the soft start. I hate the switch. I have to re-learn how to shut it off every time and that can be a bit dangerous when you are done and trying to set it down and have to fumble to shut it off. Once I remember how to shut it off it is easy but not very intuitive. Seems like it will likely break easy also which with my normal fast and rough handling means it will break for sure. I will likely mount this in a table permanently and add an on-off switch on the table. Yes it's only 2 1/4 hp not 3 but it has variable speed and I have a shaper for the bigger stuff and with the included plate and above table adjust I still think I got a great deal. On Feb 23, 10:13 am, "Norm Dresner" wrote: I'm a woodworker whose techniques rely on the router table, but as a retiree on a strict budget, $2-300 for a raiser seemed out of my price range. This past weekend,www.woodcraft.comsent me an e-mail advertising the Freud FT1700 variable speed 2-1/4HP router for $99 -- while supplies last. It didn't take much research to realize what a find that was. The router has a built-in mechanism for above-table height adjustment that, at least on two tries, works flawlessly and easily. It comes with a single wrench -- and a shaft lock -- and a fixed base and that's about it. Just basic stuff, but I've permanently removed my PC from the table to plunge use and intend to permanently keep the Freud in the table -- I've even removed the handles to make a little more room underneath. I'm smiling from ear to ear after using it and I'm in love. (I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the vendor, just a really happy customer). Norm |
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Putting off buying a router raiser for the table? A gloat!
TD - It's still listed on Woodcraft's website, or did they distribute all
available stock to their retail outlets? Like Sonoma, I picked up the same kit, have only used it in the fixed base, and except for the fact that the switch is a little different, it otherwise performs very well. Should be great in a table, the shaft lock and one handed wrench bit change is very slick, soft start is nice, and is relatively quiet. "TD Driver" wrote in message ... Grrr. I'm on just about every damn mail list except this one. I just finished my new router table for my PC, but could use a dedicated router for the table. this would have been perfect, 'cept my local store is sold out. Larry SonomaProducts.com wrote: I bought this same router a few months ago in a kit w\fixed and plunge base and included aluminum table insert plate. Some others have complained about this router's plunge base being not so smooth. I have only used it with the fixed base so far. I like the soft start. I hate the switch. I have to re-learn how to shut it off every time and that can be a bit dangerous when you are done and trying to set it down and have to fumble to shut it off. Once I remember how to shut it off it is easy but not very intuitive. Seems like it will likely break easy also which with my normal fast and rough handling means it will break for sure. I will likely mount this in a table permanently and add an on-off switch on the table. Yes it's only 2 1/4 hp not 3 but it has variable speed and I have a shaper for the bigger stuff and with the included plate and above table adjust I still think I got a great deal. On Feb 23, 10:13 am, "Norm Dresner" wrote: I'm a woodworker whose techniques rely on the router table, but as a retiree on a strict budget, $2-300 for a raiser seemed out of my price range. This past weekend,www.woodcraft.comsent me an e-mail advertising the Freud FT1700 variable speed 2-1/4HP router for $99 -- while supplies last. It didn't take much research to realize what a find that was. The router has a built-in mechanism for above-table height adjustment that, at least on two tries, works flawlessly and easily. It comes with a single wrench -- and a shaft lock -- and a fixed base and that's about it. Just basic stuff, but I've permanently removed my PC from the table to plunge use and intend to permanently keep the Freud in the table -- I've even removed the handles to make a little more room underneath. I'm smiling from ear to ear after using it and I'm in love. (I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the vendor, just a really happy customer). Norm |
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Putting off buying a router raiser for the table? A gloat!
On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:06:59 -0600, TD Driver wrote:
Grrr. I'm on just about every damn mail list except this one. I just finished my new router table for my PC, but could use a dedicated router for the table. this would have been perfect, 'cept my local store is sold out. Larry SonomaProducts.com wrote: I bought this same router a few months ago in a kit w\fixed and plunge base and included aluminum table insert plate. Some others have complained about this router's plunge base being not so smooth. I have only used it with the fixed base so far. I like the soft start. I hate the switch. I have to re-learn how to shut it off every time and that can be a bit dangerous when you are done and trying to set it down and have to fumble to shut it off. Once I remember how to shut it off it is easy but not very intuitive. Seems like it will likely break easy also which with my normal fast and rough handling means it will break for sure. I will likely mount this in a table permanently and add an on-off switch on the table. Yes it's only 2 1/4 hp not 3 but it has variable speed and I have a shaper for the bigger stuff and with the included plate and above table adjust I still think I got a great deal. On Feb 23, 10:13 am, "Norm Dresner" wrote: I'm a woodworker whose techniques rely on the router table, but as a retiree on a strict budget, $2-300 for a raiser seemed out of my price range. This past weekend,www.woodcraft.comsent me an e-mail advertising the Freud FT1700 variable speed 2-1/4HP router for $99 -- while supplies last. It didn't take much research to realize what a find that was. The router has a built-in mechanism for above-table height adjustment that, at least on two tries, works flawlessly and easily. It comes with a single wrench -- and a shaft lock -- and a fixed base and that's about it. Just basic stuff, but I've permanently removed my PC from the table to plunge use and intend to permanently keep the Freud in the table -- I've even removed the handles to make a little more room underneath. I'm smiling from ear to ear after using it and I'm in love. (I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the vendor, just a really happy customer). Norm Shipping is free and they were available online 3 hours ago - my wife even said OK to buying ;-) John |
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Putting off buying a router raiser for the table? A gloat!
"Norm Dresner" wrote in message ... I'm a woodworker whose techniques rely on the router table, but as a retiree on a strict budget, $2-300 for a raiser seemed out of my price range. This past weekend, www.woodcraft.com sent me an e-mail advertising the Freud FT1700 variable speed 2-1/4HP router for $99 -- while supplies last. It didn't take much research to realize what a find that was. The router has a built-in mechanism for above-table height adjustment that, at least on two tries, works flawlessly and easily. It comes with a single wrench -- and a shaft lock -- and a fixed base and that's about it. Just basic stuff, but I've permanently removed my PC from the table to plunge use and intend to permanently keep the Freud in the table -- I've even removed the handles to make a little more room underneath. I'm smiling from ear to ear after using it and I'm in love. (I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the vendor, just a really happy customer). I was lucky enough to find a brand new one on Craigslist. The guy bought it new with expectations to use but he discovered the wife cheating on him, filed for divorce and sold much of his toys. Yes, I had to hear the ENTIRE wife story when I picked it up but for $75 , it was worth it. |
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Putting off buying a router raiser for the table? A gloat!
wrote in message ... On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:06:59 -0600, TD Driver wrote: Grrr. I'm on just about every damn mail list except this one. I just finished my new router table for my PC, but could use a dedicated router for the table. this would have been perfect, 'cept my local store is sold out. Larry SonomaProducts.com wrote: I bought this same router a few months ago in a kit w\fixed and plunge base and included aluminum table insert plate. Some others have complained about this router's plunge base being not so smooth. I have only used it with the fixed base so far. I like the soft start. I hate the switch. I have to re-learn how to shut it off every time and that can be a bit dangerous when you are done and trying to set it down and have to fumble to shut it off. Once I remember how to shut it off it is easy but not very intuitive. Seems like it will likely break easy also which with my normal fast and rough handling means it will break for sure. I will likely mount this in a table permanently and add an on-off switch on the table. Yes it's only 2 1/4 hp not 3 but it has variable speed and I have a shaper for the bigger stuff and with the included plate and above table adjust I still think I got a great deal. On Feb 23, 10:13 am, "Norm Dresner" wrote: I'm a woodworker whose techniques rely on the router table, but as a retiree on a strict budget, $2-300 for a raiser seemed out of my price range. This past weekend,www.woodcraft.comsent me an e-mail advertising the Freud FT1700 variable speed 2-1/4HP router for $99 -- while supplies last. It didn't take much research to realize what a find that was. The router has a built-in mechanism for above-table height adjustment that, at least on two tries, works flawlessly and easily. It comes with a single wrench -- and a shaft lock -- and a fixed base and that's about it. Just basic stuff, but I've permanently removed my PC from the table to plunge use and intend to permanently keep the Freud in the table -- I've even removed the handles to make a little more room underneath. I'm smiling from ear to ear after using it and I'm in love. (I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the vendor, just a really happy customer). Norm Shipping is free and they were available online 3 hours ago - my wife even said OK to buying ;-) John They are still available on line at 10:30 PM and I haven't told wife yet LOL CC |
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Putting off buying a router raiser for the table? A gloat!
Got mine. Never thought about ordering this online.
CC wrote: wrote in message ... On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:06:59 -0600, TD Driver wrote: Grrr. I'm on just about every damn mail list except this one. I just finished my new router table for my PC, but could use a dedicated router for the table. this would have been perfect, 'cept my local store is sold out. Larry SonomaProducts.com wrote: I bought this same router a few months ago in a kit w\fixed and plunge base and included aluminum table insert plate. Some others have complained about this router's plunge base being not so smooth. I have only used it with the fixed base so far. I like the soft start. I hate the switch. I have to re-learn how to shut it off every time and that can be a bit dangerous when you are done and trying to set it down and have to fumble to shut it off. Once I remember how to shut it off it is easy but not very intuitive. Seems like it will likely break easy also which with my normal fast and rough handling means it will break for sure. I will likely mount this in a table permanently and add an on-off switch on the table. Yes it's only 2 1/4 hp not 3 but it has variable speed and I have a shaper for the bigger stuff and with the included plate and above table adjust I still think I got a great deal. On Feb 23, 10:13 am, "Norm Dresner" wrote: I'm a woodworker whose techniques rely on the router table, but as a retiree on a strict budget, $2-300 for a raiser seemed out of my price range. This past weekend,www.woodcraft.comsent me an e-mail advertising the Freud FT1700 variable speed 2-1/4HP router for $99 -- while supplies last. It didn't take much research to realize what a find that was. The router has a built-in mechanism for above-table height adjustment that, at least on two tries, works flawlessly and easily. It comes with a single wrench -- and a shaft lock -- and a fixed base and that's about it. Just basic stuff, but I've permanently removed my PC from the table to plunge use and intend to permanently keep the Freud in the table -- I've even removed the handles to make a little more room underneath. I'm smiling from ear to ear after using it and I'm in love. (I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the vendor, just a really happy customer). Norm Shipping is free and they were available online 3 hours ago - my wife even said OK to buying ;-) John They are still available on line at 10:30 PM and I haven't told wife yet LOL CC |
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Putting off buying a router raiser for the table? A gloat!
Well now that I know the guy was a fellow woodworker I feel really bad
about our affair. On Feb 23, 4:15*pm, "SBH" wrote: "Norm Dresner" wrote in message ... I'm a woodworker whose techniques rely on the router table, but as a retiree on a strict budget, $2-300 for a raiser seemed out of my price range. This past weekend,www.woodcraft.comsent me an e-mail advertising the Freud FT1700 variable speed 2-1/4HP router for $99 -- while supplies last. *It didn't take much research to realize what a find that was. *The router has a built-in mechanism for above-table height adjustment that, at least on two tries, works flawlessly and easily. *It comes with a single wrench -- and a shaft lock -- and a fixed base and that's about it. *Just basic stuff, but I've permanently removed my PC from the table to plunge use and intend to permanently keep the Freud in the table -- I've even removed the handles to make a little more room underneath. I'm smiling from ear to ear after using it and I'm in love. *(I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the vendor, just a really happy customer). I was lucky enough to find a brand new one on Craigslist. The guy bought it new with expectations to use but he discovered the wife cheating on him, filed for divorce and sold much of his toys. Yes, I had to hear the ENTIRE wife story when I picked it up but for $75 , it was worth it.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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Putting off buying a router raiser for the table? A gloat!
SBH wrote:
"Norm Dresner" wrote in message ... I'm a woodworker whose techniques rely on the router table, but as a retiree on a strict budget, $2-300 for a raiser seemed out of my price range. This past weekend, www.woodcraft.com sent me an e-mail advertising the Freud FT1700 variable speed 2-1/4HP router for $99 -- while supplies last. It didn't take much research to realize what a find that was. The router has a built-in mechanism for above-table height adjustment that, at least on two tries, works flawlessly and easily. It comes with a single wrench -- and a shaft lock -- and a fixed base and that's about it. Just basic stuff, but I've permanently removed my PC from the table to plunge use and intend to permanently keep the Freud in the table -- I've even removed the handles to make a little more room underneath. I'm smiling from ear to ear after using it and I'm in love. (I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the vendor, just a really happy customer). I was lucky enough to find a brand new one on Craigslist. The guy bought it new with expectations to use but he discovered the wife cheating on him, filed for divorce and sold much of his toys. Yes, I had to hear the ENTIRE wife story when I picked it up but for $75 , it was worth it. Did you get the wife's number? |
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Putting off buying a router raiser for the table? A gloat!
"HeyBub" wrote in message news SBH wrote: "Norm Dresner" wrote in message ... I'm a woodworker whose techniques rely on the router table, but as a retiree on a strict budget, $2-300 for a raiser seemed out of my price range. This past weekend, www.woodcraft.com sent me an e-mail advertising the Freud FT1700 variable speed 2-1/4HP router for $99 -- while supplies last. It didn't take much research to realize what a find that was. The router has a built-in mechanism for above-table height adjustment that, at least on two tries, works flawlessly and easily. It comes with a single wrench -- and a shaft lock -- and a fixed base and that's about it. Just basic stuff, but I've permanently removed my PC from the table to plunge use and intend to permanently keep the Freud in the table -- I've even removed the handles to make a little more room underneath. I'm smiling from ear to ear after using it and I'm in love. (I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the vendor, just a really happy customer). I was lucky enough to find a brand new one on Craigslist. The guy bought it new with expectations to use but he discovered the wife cheating on him, filed for divorce and sold much of his toys. Yes, I had to hear the ENTIRE wife story when I picked it up but for $75 , it was worth it. Did you get the wife's number? Better, I know which house she lives in because it's a few doors from his. He had to move out of the house they shared and bought one a few doors down. I hope he doesn't see me going in. |
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