Tobykanobe Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 As I posted in another thread, I've bought the Woodpecker Dado Jig which I will be using mostly for cabinet dadoes. If you were to buy a router just for this jig, which would it be? I have some routers with large bodies, but thought that one of the smaller "palm" routers may be better for this. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Think about the bits. Most palm routers only accept 1/4" (8mm) shanks. Plowing dados of any width or depth is easier with a beefy 1/2" shank bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Tobykanobe said: If you were to buy a router just for this jig, which would it be? Me, I wouldn't buy a router just for a jig unless my others were spoken for (e.g.router table), or I was going to do a large volume of jig work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted June 27, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 If by "cabinet dados" you mean mostly shallow grooves in sheet goods a palm router with a plunge may do you. I have cut plenty of dados with my Colt but, by far prefer a larger router for the task. Certainly the benefit of 1/2" shank bits for the job would be at the top of my list. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 Have ya thought about buying a extra base for 1 of your existing routers or picking up a good used router off of Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist or Pawnshop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 I would have a dedicated one. Don't ask me how many dedicated routers I have because I couldn't come close to guessing, and even if I counted them, I'd probably still forget some. If I need to do a particular job though, I don't have any problem remembering. If the Reds don't clash, the Milwaukee may be the best match, just because of color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Goober said: Have ya thought about buying a extra base for 1 of your existing routers or picking up a good used router off of Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist or Pawnshop? This is a good recommendation. I have several Milwaukee routers and twice as many bases. Any of the 5615 and 5616 motors fit all the bases and I have them attached to all sorts of things. I just load the small motor for fixed speed lightweight or the larger motor for soft-start, variable speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 I've got 3 routers but I'm ALWAYS open to adding tools. That's really a good idea, thanks. I've got a Bosch 1617 plunge and really like that thing. It would be cheaper to buy bases rather than routers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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