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   dperfe | Jun 24, 2004 03:53am | #1

   One other thing. Could someone suggest a good router table top.

   Thanks,

   David P.

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   Routerman | Jun 24, 2004 05:19am | #2

   20 feet is not a lifetime of woodworking, but if it is a life time of woodworking you're facing, you should have a shaper.  For some data on the issue see the shaper/RT link.

   On the other hand, if the router table will do, one can be made to stand the rigors of the 20' and hell of a lot more. See the RT link for a table that will take it.

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   nikkiwood | Jun 24, 2004 05:24am | #3

   You did not say if you will be using raised panel doors in the cabinets you intend to make. But if you are, that alone would justify getting a shaper. You can certainly do raised panels with a router table, but compared to the efficiency of a shaper, it is a real slog.

   RE: your questions about a router table.

   Woodhaven sells a slick set of levelers that will solve your problem of keeping the plate level with the table.

   If you are capable of filling your kitchen and bathroom with cabinets, why don't you make your own router table? All the necessary hardware is easily available, and with the money you save, you could buy a really good fence system that will never let you down -- Incra or Jointech.

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   dperfe | Jun 24, 2004 05:40am | #4

   Thanks for the help. Yes i am doing raised panel. I thought about building a table as well, but actually this is just part of the much bigger project of GC'ing my house build, and contributing to the work. In short, priorities and time play a big factor.

   "You can certainly do raised panels with a router table, but compared to the efficiency of a shaper, it is a real slog."

   Yes, in the past it has been a real slog. I don't have time for slog with this

   Any suggestions on what shaper. I do quite a bit of wood working so it will get use. Should i go with 3hp?

   Thanks,

   David P

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   mudman | Jun 24, 2004 06:50am | #5

   David,

   A three horse should be fine for you. The Delta is an easy pick if the price dosen't break you. I've had my eye on the grizzly for a while now. I think that it is $750 with two speeds, reverse, and a fence. Says that it is the "hottest selling shaper in its class" in the add! Must be good ;-) Seriously mabey someone around here has one and can give a report. If you already have a decient lift and 2 horse router a shaper is awsome. Look used as well.

   Mikeplease excuse my spelling.

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   nikkiwood | Jun 24, 2004 07:05am | #6

   FYI, this is a link to a thread devoted to the same topic from a couple of years ago. Many long and thoughtful comments here:

   http://forums.taunton.com/tp-knots/messages?msg=7063.1

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   dperfe | Jun 24, 2004 09:47pm | #7

   I'm leaning toward the shaper. What are the advantages of the 3hp over the 1.5hp. I would think you would still have to take the same number of passes, or am i wrong.

   thanks,

   David P.