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removed the original base plate and screwed the plate insert on...

medyo centered naman, but not perfect as I wanted. and installing the motor made it clear that the centering was ok.


making the portable top would be next...

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I'm a fan of this project. This is what I have been thinking for so long aside from a Maktec which could handle 1/2" shanks. I am contemplating thoug if I really need that and could go with the 1/4" pansamantagal.

Will wait for feedback!

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it looks so cute. hahaha

Akala ko nabento mo na Timber yung gmr 1 mo?

This is great for quick RT work. And definitely easier to change bits. I get lots of cuts from changing bits in the 3612c, its sorround by plate leveling screws kasi. hehehe

right now i enjoy making tools rather than furniture.. I will copy this too 🙂

Jarod,

So far i have NEVER used any of my 1/2" shank bits on my makita router. puros 1/4 lang. both on and off the RT

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There are times when I wished my router was a mini specially for those quickie quickie edge trimmings etc.. It's becoming like ball pein hammers, you've got to have the right size for the right job. 😉

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i agree with the right size for the right job.

I thought i was an odd ball with having 4 routers (1 on the RT and also used for heavy duty plunge work, 1 for rough plunge work, 1 vintage craftsman for dovetailing with the jig and 1 gmr-1 for edge trimming) Until i found out from other forums that its common to have a few. The craftsman was an "heirloom" given to me , circa 80's and still works bloody well, Its most likely as old as me.

The GMR-1 is a real jewel . its 5K ( i think i paid 5k) worth spending.

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Timber, What did you use to cut the alum sheet? jigsaw, TS? ... or Hand?

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The GMR-1 is a real jewel . its 5K ( i think i paid 5k) worth spending.

Is it variable speed?

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Ben, I started by using a jigsaw, then a metal file until I got one side straight. the I used my cms with a 120 teeth blade. and yes, I was able so sell what I had to Moji. in the router forums people have as much as 25 routers for different applications and with different bits (hindi na tintangal so the hieht doesn'r change once set).

Jay, fixed base lang available locally.

if one can only own one powertool only, I would choose a router. it is the most versatile tool in my shop... 😉

Jarod, it is best to have a 1/2" shank capacity on the rt, 1/4" bits will chatter(vibrate) when it requires a harder cut. I use 90% 1/2" shank bits bec. I feel safer using them. I haven't broken a bit, though I n=have damaged the carbides. very dangerous o break any of the two, they will fling like bullets in case you do break them.

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sinultaneous wit my rt, this one gets a carcas started on...light purpose and portable is the main things to watch out for,,,


jointed with butt joints and pocket hole joinery...

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the carcass now cleaned.

made the top, edge banded and made the hole for the plate...

installed leveling screws...

and installed the plate..

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installed the router/trimmer.

need to make the fence and install edge bands...

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It would be interesting to watch this mini router perform on a RT and see what it can do. The alum plate build looks very good too.