I need to use a 2.5 inch diameter router bit. Will the table handle it?
1631844
Yes not a problem but make sure your router can handle the torque and remember to slow the RPM.
1631845
I am still a beginner using the table but I think you can. You may have to make a custom insert to put in the table that is just slightly bigger than your bit.
1765271
It's not safe to use a 1/2 inch bit on a small horsepower router like this one. For my workshop, I bit the bullet and bought a 3HP Porter Cable & built a sturdy table in which to permanently mount it. I've never looked back. Done door panels and dovetails and all kinds of mouldings with the big router, and this little one lives in the table's drawer along with its 1/4" bits 'til I need it for laminates and other edging jobs. Have had both routers for close to 20 years and they're still going strong. Buy the right machine for the job, you won't be sorry you did.
1335618
Bit works fine for me....I would suspect too deep a cut rather than the motor. Try several shallow cuts if you haven't tried this already.Note that I used a Porter Cable model 6912, which is 1 3/4 hp, same as the router power you used.Of course if the router vibrated before it touched wood then you have a balance problem. Unlikely.
1876691
The approximate maximum diameter opening as mounted on my router table is 3". I presume that you'd want to mount the router on a table when using a bit approaching that diameter. This measurement is without the plastic insert that is normally installed around the bit to offer support to the workpiece; however, the insert is not needed if you need all 3" of the available diameter. Hope this helps.
1900106
Firstly, the table is intended to work with trim routers which are smaller than standard routers. The officially supported models are Bosch Colt, Porter Cable 450 and 7310, DeWalt DW 611. Secondly, you can likely make it fit any trim router if you are willing to drill the base to fit your specific router. Finally, you would need to remove the plunge base before mounting the router.
659837
Most router bits sold in the US have either a 1/2" or 1/4" shank. Most larger routers have collets to accept either size shank. The smaller (trim) routers usually only accept 1/4" shanks. I believe the bit in question is 1/4", so the chances that it will fit your router are very good.
290773
you need to make sure the router is stable and I had to put a block of wood strapped to the router and the block of wood secure to something solid and then it is still easy to move the bit and tool when routing. the table is to flimsy to hold anything solid
2122591
Don't know specifically about Craftsman table but you should be able to set it up for nearly any table. You might need to drill the attachment flange of the table to match the screw arrangement of the router but that is a simple job. I have foundy PC router to be versatile and reliable primarily because it is so simple.
1335615
Bit works fine for me....I would suspect too deep a cut rather than the motor. Try several shallow cuts if you haven't tried this already. Note that I used a Porter Cable model 6912, which is 1 3/4 hp, same as the router power you used. Of course if the router vibrated before it touched wood then you have a balance problem. Unlikely.
852834
This is a standard size router. I made my own table. I'm sure it will fit in any standard size router table.
794840
This is not for use with a router table. this item is clamped down to the piece of wood and using the drill bit provided with a drill to make evenly spaced holes. if you are planning to use this drill bit in router, this is extremely dangerous. if you are planning on insetting this device into your router table, it would be more than useless.
1883385
I use this router almost exclusively with a 1 5/8" core box bit, and in hard woods make 3 passes for the depth I need. In softer wodd, i can get by with 1 pass. I would guess that you could use the panel bit - it is pretty powerful, esp. for the price.
1522476
The included router bit and guide are really for square corner hinges not the kind with rounded corners (called 5/8"). For these you need to buy a 1 1/4" router bit (Porter Cable #43442) and the 1 35/64" O.D. template guide (Porter Cable #42048.)
1623200
I use the Bosch RA1181 bench top table (review here http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-RA1181-Benchtop-Router-Table/dp/B000H12DQ6/ref=cm_cr-mr-title). It takes some work to make it right, but for the price I like it. The router plate is already drilled for mounting and has a hole for above table depth adj, which I find very helpful. The adj works well, but you will have to reach under the table to change the range of bit height adjustment. Above the table height works once you get the base "in the range". I use offset wrenches (review here http://www.amazon.com/Offset-Wrench-Triton-Peachtree-Woodworking/dp/B0040BLFZE/ref=cm_cr-mr-title) for bit changes - this is for the nut, I have another for the shaft - that work far better than the straight wrenches that came with my 1617EVS router, well worth the $.
2205174
The diameter is 6.5 inches. I don't know if it fits a particular router other than mine.
1561666
Although I could be wrong, I will say no. I have. Couple router tables and they use full size routers. I'm sure you could make your own adapter plate and fit this one. But the router tables I on are designed for and bolt directly to a full size router. Also, this router is small, it takes 1/4" bits, great for quick hand routing, not so good for a router table.
2185725
It really depends on the size router bit, and the kind of work you do. It is plenty for hand-held work and most router table work. Larger bits like raised panel bits require a larger router like the 3-1/4 hp. If it is going to stay in a router table I would go with the larger router.