Bosch PC690

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begining workshop

I was wondering if anyone can give me advice for what I need for a begining wood working shop. My Husband had desided that for my birthday we should spend about $1000 to start a shop. I am looking for advice on what to buy first, obvously...

Router Cabinet vs Another option

I recently bought a Milwaulkee router, model or catelogue # 5625-20.I don't have a router cabinet, though I've considered making or buyingone. I've discovered this set-up, router mounted under the right sideof the table saw extension...

Router table recommendations

I have only recentlydiscovered router tables but wasn't sure I really needed one. So I picked up an inexpensive Ryobi at HD and put my old Craftsman router on it. WELL, I have learned how valuable and versatile a RT can be and not I...

Cutting a formica top cleanly

I picked up a couple of formica countertops at Ikea many years ago touse as desk surfaces. They're about 1-1/2" thick particle board andstill in excellent condition. I cut one down to make a new desk in ourhome office. I'd like to do the...

Which type of router to use in a table?

This may be a stupid question but what kind of router base is the bestfor a router table? A fixed-base or a plunge-base? I see advantagesand disadvantages to both.Being an every-other-weekend-or-so-warrior, I am going to be using thetable...

Have project, need router?

I have an outline design for a countertop style deskand some shelving for a childs bedroom.I'm planning to use 0.75/1.0 inch plywood trimmedwith Formica/laminate for durability.However, the design includes some large radius curves(r=24...

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