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   Masrol | Oct 29, 2007 03:58am | #1

   Hi Dan

   Is it a plunge router or fixed base router ?

   Removing the subbase only add 3/8" the bit height (depth). Most plunge routers have at least 2-1/2"  "plunge" capacity.  Adjust the bit height (depth) and the bit will be above the table.

   BOL

   Masrol

    

    

    

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   Danthebuilder | Oct 29, 2007 06:11pm | #2

   Thanks Masrol

   My router has both plunge & fixed bases, I used the fixed base, I will try the plunge base to see if that works better. This is my first router, It's a skil 21/4 hp. I haven't done anything with it yet, I expect I will have more questions once I get started.

   Hope you don't mind

   Dan

    

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   Routerman | Oct 30, 2007 12:30am | #3

   Whichever allows the most (safe) cutter projection.

    

    

   Routers

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   philjohnwilliams | Oct 30, 2007 04:54am | #4

   Hi,

   I assume you are using the Skil 1825 router. I use the same one in a router table, I mount it in the table using the Veritas Base Plate from Lee Valley (item #  05j25.01). I have used this with both the fixed and plunge bases and while I find i get greater bit projection with the fixed base, neither has any trouble getting the bit above the table. Perhaps you could post a pic of your set-up so we can see what is going on. While this router is quite good for handheld work (certainly better than most would give it credit for) I have found that it is not the best for use under the table. It is certainly usable in a table, but I have been using it like this for two years now and looking to replace it for table work.

   -pjw

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   Danthebuilder | Nov 01, 2007 03:39am | #5

   Hi
   Yes it is a skil 1825, I'm glad you like yours. I don't have a base plate, could that be my problem? I will try to post a photo soon but right now i believe I have a problem with my camera cord. It's always something.
   Thanks for your reply.Dan

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   philjohnwilliams | Nov 01, 2007 05:41am | #6

   Hi,

   without seeing you setup, it is hard to say what exactly the problem is. One suggestion I will make is to replace the 14" collet adapter with a better quality piece ( I got a better one from Lee Valley). I found that the one that comes with the router doesn't hold bits well unless it is kept spotlessly clean ( meaning clean it EVERY time it is used), and even then there is the occasional bit slippage. But with the new adapter all is well, though to be on the safe side I make sure to buy 1/2" shank bits whenever I can.

    

   -pjw

3. 
   achome | Nov 01, 2007 07:53pm | #7

   Dan-

   You may need a collet extender.  MLCS has them.

   Johnny

   Router Collet Extension

   #9468 For 1/4" router bits.......................SALE $24.95

   #9464 For 1/2" router bits.......................SALE $24.95

    

   http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/routacc1.html#router%20collet%20ext.%20anchor

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   KiddervilleAcres | Nov 01, 2007 09:06pm | #8

   Just curious, do you work for MLCS?

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

   Edited 11/1/2007 2:09 pm ET by KiddervilleAcres

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   achome | Nov 01, 2007 10:13pm | #9

   No.  However, I had a similar problem and the collet extension solved it.  I have one each for both 1/4" and 1/2" router bits.  I think I had to buy a pair of 18mm (?) open-end wrenches for one of them.  Not that easy to find those individual wrenches it turns out.

   Johnny