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Which Hand Router and Router Bits
Hi,
I am looking to invest in a hand held router for rebating lengths of polycarb and routing aluminium composite panels foir folding (dibond etc).
I have looked a a number of routers and have got a catlogue of router bits. However I am looking for some pointers:
1. What type of router (make, wattage, collete size etc)
2. Which manufacturer of router bits (all the router bits I have seen are for wood – are these OK?)Thanks
Daz….
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4 Replies
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Hi Daz,
I can’t help with the selection of a router but in the past have used trend router bits as they do some specifically for acrylic which produce a good finish with polycarb. Some cutters are also listed for aluminium but I haven’t had any experience with them.
Website http://www.trendmachinery.co.uk/homepage/
Page for acrylic router cutters http://www.trendmachinery.co.uk/library/Catalogue_Pages/PAGE015.PDF -
daz,
There was a link somewhere on the boards to a tool supply firm that do a bit for dibond etc. I remember there was also detailed instuction for routing and folding. Dont seem to be able to find it though, perhaps someone can remember it?
As far as routers go I would always go for dewalt, They are made for commercial use wheras trend seem to be more for the diy market, just my opinion.
If your funds can run to it, a routing table is a usefull addition, and makes the job a lot easier. or if you’re handy you can make your own.
Peter -
Hi Peter
WE have a Makita heavy duty and an ELU light weight router ehich we do not use andy more ;if you are interested I will get model numbers, we also have a selection of router bits.
We bought a Pacer 3020 (2M by 3M) cnc machine so we dont need the hand held ones any more
REgards Adrian
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Sorry it is not a Makita but a Ryobi RE-601 and and ELU NX-009. Ryobi is great for bit jobs with thick material but ELU is best for tricky numbers
REgards Adrian
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