Router Raizer or upgrade router?
I want to start working on learning how to make raised panel doors, etc. Dont have the $$$ (or space) for a shaper, so Im pretty much "stuck" with a router.
I already have a Hitachi M12V, but dont have any good way to accurately raise/lower it easily (like would need to be done for a matched raised panel set).
Im looking at the Milwaukee 5625 down to 250 at Amazon, or the Triton 3.25HP model for 255 at sears (good sale!), OR just getting a razier for my Hitachi.
Any suggestions?
Price wise, if I can sell the Hitachi its not much more to upgrade to a new router (taking into account the original cost of the Hitachi + 90 for the Raizer).
Thanks in advance.
-Chris
The router raizer work well for me
I have an FT2000E with router raizer. it does what I expect it to do. I took the springs out but put them back in per RouterRaizer's recommendation. I can change bits while the router is in the table. I remove all the rings from the router plate and bent the head of the factory wrench to about 30 degrees off straight. Grizzly has both models of the router raizer on sale. If you're really cheap, there's a guy that has an article on Wood Central's site. He made his own router raizer with hardware store parts. For what Grizzly is charging, it probably isn't worthwhile. I agree that plunge routers equipped with the router raizer are difficult to use outside the table. I took the handles off my Freud; it is dedicated to the table. 13 lb. routers are pretty heavy to use handheld IMO.