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   JeffKurtz | Sep 06, 2003 05:12pm | #1

   Check this thread from earlier this week - it should cover the bases.
   http://forums.taunton.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tp-knots&msg=13633.1

   Jeff

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   BenchMarkPhil | Sep 06, 2003 05:36pm | #2

   The router is probably more versatile because it has the ability to spin small diameter bits at the proper speed, most shaper cannot do this. It can also cut larger profiles like a shaper although perhaps not as smoothly but it does get you into “this” game.

   I have an article on my web that describes the differences between these two systems in detail if you are interested.

   PMB

   http://benchmark.20m.com

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   ChasStanford | Sep 06, 2003 06:46pm | #3

   Shaper cutters are a lot more expensive.  Unless you are contemplating a high-volume operation, I'd probably go with a heavy duty router setup.

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   RANGERP75R | Sep 06, 2003 07:33pm | #4

   Kep

      I feel the "key word" is hobby workworker. The router would be more versatile IMO. Would be nice to have both, but space an economy don't always allow. If you push 1 1/2" bits more than smaller ones, go shaper. Vice-versa, go router mount.

      You might consider a 3 1/2 HP Milwaukee for the mount. It has a built-in adjuster that operates ffrom above the table. I chose this set-up and have no regrets. The Milwaukee, like the PC 7518 is a bear. You just don't have to add an adjuster for extra. It can also be taken out of the table and used free-hand. The bolts that attach the base are 5/16" just like the PC. That is an indication of the mass of these two routers.

   Good luck...

   sarge..jt