and if so, how do we feel about this little palm one by Bosch:

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=16819&filter=colt%20router


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I've been building for a little while, but never even felt like I'd wished I had a router. Besides the obvious rounding of the back of the neck, what is it for? Maybe this is a superfluous tool for CB lutherie.
I use a router for rounding my necks and making my boxtop/neck cutouts. Ot5hyer than that I dont need one but the time and strain it saves me rounding necks I couldnt give it up.
Wow! Much cheaper! Does being limited to 1/4" shafts make it less useful for small scale woodcraft?



Dan said:
Table mounted or handheld?

Full size or this little tad?



L.J. said:
I use a router for rounding my necks and making my boxtop/neck cutouts. Ot5hyer than that I dont need one but the time and strain it saves me rounding necks I couldnt give it up.
you need anything smaller than this, I use a dremel tool. lots of choices for bits.
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?category=&q=r...
I have full size routers, dremels and a small router.
a small router and dremel will do everything you need to do.
I have the "H-F" model . My only compaint was I had to add a washer to the adjusting clamp to keep it from slipping in the middle of a cut . I've used the same "Bosch" model Wes mentions at work . The variable speed , ! hp , ease of adjustment , positive locking mechanism , availability of repair parts make the Bosch well worth the extra $$$ . To qoute Wes Carl "less hassle" . For routers , buy a good one . You'll enjoy it more and it'll last a long time . Happy shopping !!!
The 1/4" shaft is fine for this kind of work. Use a 1/2" if you're going to make cabinet doors. Just remember to take small cuts (kind of "sneak up on" the final radius), and practice on scrap. You can really bitch up a project if you don't know your router. Use good quality carbide bits with bearings on the end for rounding over. You will be amazed how much time you can save.

Diane in Chicago said:
Wow! Much cheaper! Does being limited to 1/4" shafts make it less useful for small scale woodcraft?



Dan said:
a router is probably not really needed for making cbgs, but when you have one, it comes in really handy for removing a lot of wood quickly. i use mine quite a lot for lots of jobs and it's a real good option to have.
but a word of warning, once you let these beasts go, they can do a lot of damage - be careful!
If you are going to pull the trigger on a router my favorite choice would be the small laminate type routers such as the one you linked to. That said, I've purchased two Porter Cable laminate routers used. One at a yard sale for $5 and the second at a flea market for $15. I already had a bigger one but at the price, I liked being able to leave a couple set up for the task at hand.

Unless you are using large bits for doing work such as doors and raised panels, I see no need for 1/2" bits. I do not use the router much with cigar box guitars. Its use is limited to truss rod slots on necks and cutting out "f" holes and pickups. On more traditional instruments, I do use one for cutting the slot for bindings on bodies and neck pockets.
Being a "newby" to the "CBN" community , I am impressed by the willingness of folks here to share their help/advice . as Merle said , "Don't really need it but removes material fast" is correct . When he says damage , he's also saying "QUICK" . After running a "really" big (2"-14" cap) planer for 16+ years , I was looking for a more traditional approach . Chiseles , hand crank drill , files ,.. All you need . The "first" CBG's ??? No electricity . Not being into production as such ,but more into the "BOX" , I kindly side with Turkish . I just wind up my old victrola and whittle away . Relaxing . The bottom line is what works for each individual and pleases you the most during the process/outcome is the best route to take . And as a "by note" , a copy of this reply has been sent to "Santa Claus" , 'cause i'm tryin' to be a good boy" , and I'll be lookin' for my new router under the Christmas tree :)

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