Just to say. I was looking for an honest review, and you gave me one Thanks

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Here are a couple more if you're shopping for a new router Dewalt 618 vs Bosch MRC23... kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZds2K6oqbubo6g.html or Dewalt 618 vs. Bosch 1617 here... kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6KD0thmgrjaqpM.html Best to you.

Thank you for the information. You're helping me in finalizing my decision.

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker

Ай бұрын

That's great Chip. I have other comparison videos on the DeWalt and both Bosch routers as well. Good luck deciding!

I'm a professional carpenter with and old trim, and D handle 3 1/4 hp P.C. I was looking for a real review, and surprisingly yours was one of the few I found. I appreciate that you are a legitimate human with a non A.I voice and you are not pushing a brand. You touched on many of the questions I had with today's newer routers. I like the thought of buying a designated inverted router with adjustments on the desk. See, I didn't even know those were a thing. Good video, Great Information. Thanks From Nitty Gritty Construction LLC!

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I love the Nitty Gritty Construction name!

Lots of great routers out there to choose from.

Great video. I found it very helpful. Thank you for your thoughtful and thorough explanations.

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Look for more router content in the coming weeks. I acquired all the current models to test and compare. Stay tuned!

Hello, great video. My local woodworking shop is selling the 3-1/4 HP Felisatti for $160. I've used the equivalent Freud for about 10 years but the bearings are finished. Would you recommend fixing, new Felisatti or a more accessible model?

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker

Жыл бұрын

I love the old Freud routers, and have two FT1700 routers myself. They aren't made anymore though, so I probably wouldn't spend much having them fixed. It all depends what you need and what brand you trust I guess. 3-1/4 hp, so I assume you're looking for a router table machine. If you're using a dedicated lift, many models will work fine. Best

2:03 Oh I see. But I think I saw a guy on YT use a top bearing, plunge but, w a shallow 1/2 inch cut length bit on a plunge base: He took a first shallow pass with the template on top. Then removed the template and the inside wall of the first cut became the “template” for successive, deeper cuts. But Insee what you are saying. If your plunge mechanism slips, you could easily back the cutter into your template, ruining it.

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think you are seeing my point exactly Andre. There are times when I'll use a plunge base with a bearing guided bit, but you have to be careful. Best

@CDubbClub

Жыл бұрын

If the plunge slips then the router isn't that great is it? The Plunge aome routers have a positive feedback lock. That being said, many of us who pattern route don't hand route anyway we table route, it is far easier and allows more control.

@theyard6958

Жыл бұрын

@@CDubbClub I think that's more of a human error, not a router.

@libraeotequever3pointoh95

Жыл бұрын

Plunge router that can lock the depth solves the problem of bearing riding up. Right?