85 Re: New Router Jig
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85 Re: New Router Jig
From: marulli@kodak.UUCP (dave marulli)
Date: 10 Mar 89 13:37:33 GMT
In article <9097@j.cc.purdue.edu>, tim@j.cc.purdue.edu (Timothy Lange) writes:
> What's the difference between a plunge and a non-plunge router? How
> can one tell by looking at a router?
There are many good articles in various magazines that explain every thing
you need to know about router, but here is a quick answer to your question:
YES You can tell a plunge router from a 'non-plunge' (that's not really
what they call a standard router) The plunge router will have springs
between the base and the motor housing. This allows you to preset the
depth of cut, start the router, and then plunge it (*slowly*) into the
workpiece. This can also be done with a standard router by tipping the
router up on the edge of it base and lowering it into to work similiar
to a pocket cut with a circular saw, but it is not as easy/accurate as
a plunge router. Grab a book or magazine for a more complete explanation
of the advantages of either type.
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