Got a Makita clone, the KATSU 3/8" & 1/4" Electric Hand Trimmer, search can find cheaper. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KATSU-3-...152286&hash=item41d608a51f:g:ibcAAOSw6~VZ1fwn The plunge base. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SP10174805-Plunge-Base-Attachment-Fits-Katsu-101748-Trimmer-and-Makita-RT0700/281813359769?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 This base has the thread holes, to take the usual guide bushes.
selling cheaper from them on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/101750-K...1&hash=item44066f8497:g:aN0AAOSwAO9ZU2br#rwid You happy with yours i assume?
So to route out hinges would i need the plunge base or can depth be set on router without plunge base? not used routers before
Orginally bought the Bosch palm router, but I dropped a clanger, with the guide bushes, you have to use Bosch bushes or buy an adaptor, etc, right pain in the butt. Was cheaper to buy Katsu, can't fault it, & witth plunge base base, it's perfect to use with hinge jig. You have a turret depth stop on Katsu base, allows three depths setting.
Have a look on Rutlands https://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+precision-router-with-variable-speed-control+XT5000
Thanks I,ll get on and buy one then. What 8mm router bit should i get, i assume 3/8" for hardwood door?
Bought one Kiab, hopefully have it tomorrow. Bought a trend bit from SF ( thought they might throw in a free router given the price!) My tool collection is getting too big for the garage.
Your not the only one,had a light spring clean in workshop last month & I found tools & things I can't even remember buying. Dread to think what I will find when I venture deeper into the back of workshop & start looking in crates,etc.
So got router, but the bit i bought when inserted is too long for cutting hinges at maximum adjustment. Can you get shorter bits? Mine total length including shank is approx 60mm