Subject: 1-1/2 HP Router or Laminate Trimmer?

From: [email-masked] (John Straffin)
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 20:09:49 GMT

I have a (soon to be table mounted) 3-1/4 HP Freud FT2000E and was
wondering what to get for hand-held work.  A laminate trimmer looks
much easier to handle and get in small places (and is cheaper), but
would it leave too much of a 'power gap' between itself and the Freud?

- John C. Straffin
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From: [email-masked] (Stev)
Date: 10 Feb 1997 22:16:50 GMT

In article <[email-masked]>, [email-masked] says...
>would it leave too much of a 'power gap' between itself and the Freud?

I had the pleasure of using a laminate trimmer this weekend making
a cabinet for a buddy. We used it for flush trimming edging on oak
plywood. Very light, so its easy to hold flat, quiet in comparison
to bigger routers. I am going to get one for this purpose. But for
regular hand work, like dados and rabbets and mortising, I dont
think it would be strong enough. Laminate trimmers are made light
and only have enough power for trimming. Get something around 1 1/2
hp.

stev

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From: Jim Whisenhunt <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 21:10:33 -0600

> would it leave too much of a 'power gap' between itself and the Freud?
John I have Abig p.c.router and a 1 1/2 p.c. for smaller hand held work
you will not be happy with a laminate trimmer ( they really are for
trimming)
hope this helps
jim