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   RANGERP75R | Mar 18, 2003 05:06am | #1

   notrix

      If I did not do it every day, I would just do it with the router. The trimmer can get in closer spots, but you can examine the need as you know what your project requires.

   Good Luck...

   sarge..jt

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   Clay | Mar 18, 2003 11:06am | #2

   You can do it with your router but you may want to skip the power tool phase alltogether.  Just trim it close and finish with a file.  Many pros do it that way.  The danger with a router is that with a slight tip you can take it too close and ruin the whole job.  The trim router is lighter and more easily controlled ... but still not as sure as doing it manually.  I must say that my trim router gets more use than all of my others put together though.  I like it because it is so light and easy to maneuver.  It also has a lot less gyro force (precession).

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   BrianF | Mar 18, 2003 08:51pm | #3

   I ran the top dept. of a big custom cab shop and used laminate trimmers daily. It is easily the quickest way to trim the laminate. I always use the solid carbide type bit not the roller bearing type, then eased the edge with a file. Be sure to lube the edge that it bears against with parafin wax first or it will scratch the laminate. You can though use the router that you have to do the same thing though, it will be just a little heavier and awkward. I have a laminate trim router in my personal shop though I seldom use it for laminate. I use it for most small edge treatments and inlay work. I just love the weight and the way it fits in my hand. It has easily become the router I reach for first as long as I'm not really hogging any amount of material. What I am trying to say is that if you should choose to make the purchase, I don't think that it will spend alot of time laying around and collecting dust.

   Brian