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the table saw is on offer too: Bosch Professional GTS 10 XC Corded 240 V Table Saw: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

I have been eyeing up the cut line wondering if it's too big for filler...

How long do you need to be woodworking before you stop periodically forgetting to allow for the kerf of the blade? Been staring at my latest thing trying to figure why it now doesn't fit and... facepalm.

Having lived with the TRA001 for a few weeks now, and having considered this mod, I can't see why people would do it. The automatic lock is frankly a massive boon for bit changes. Sure, slightly annoying that you have to power off etc. but better than fumbling around under the table, in my view...

Does it have the hole for the lifter-arm?

RE: fence, I'm not sure yet. I think I was attracted by the simplicity of the two rails on the side (in terms of building the table) but in hindsight and seeing the way the higher end fences move (like in this...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL7QrGLNmKE) i've no doubt it will be plenty fine...

have just gone through this process with a TRA001, some UKJ components and a homemade table. generally speaking pretty happy with it all, and the TRA001 is a great router... I can't imagine doing a lot of handheld work with it though because it weighs an absolute ton. i've got a mixed view on...

dammit. i bought one back in June when it dipped then but not as low as that. it's a great saw.

I have a very budget dust extractor thing (dust commander on top of a tub that goes to cheap vacuum cleaner) and a very budget hose to go with it. It works fine when attached to a static machine; but when I was routing the hole for the insert on the router table recently, that hose was snagging...

something else for the shopping list then.

Well I'm calling v1 of this table done. It's in and have done a first test cut with new 'Cavetto' bit from Wealdon. I put some threaded inserts in to the table top so the insert is attached, and put some smaller metal washers beneath the grub screws so hopefully that will hold up. I have not...

After a fair bit of head scratching and a little bit of fettling to the table top, the router is attached and test fitted in. Left to do is mark and cut the hole for the lifter handle, rout and insert something beneath the levelling grub screws, attach the plate fully to the top and then...

Interesting that using an actual mitre saw hasn't been recommended once... are they just not accurate enough?

I've used Draytek routers for years and when they brought out their mesh, I went for it, to replace a Netgear Orbi system. The Orbi was mostly faultless and there was no good reason to switch. Draytek stuff is very unforgiving but finally after a few weeks of tweaking I've got it working well...

Thanks Mike. I did enquire with a local fabricator about having something like that plate in the infinity tools kit made up.. but tbh your way sounds easier!

Made some progress. One little nick where it got away from me. Use a multitool to cut out the middle.

True...! Because the depth of the MDF is approximately the depth of the plate and also the depth of the router bit which I only have this one. So I need to double the height of the MDF so that the bearing has something to roll against. I have just about enough MDF left to put a strip on top...

Yeah exactly, I’ve already noticed a slight mistake which is that jacking up the router means the bearing has nothing to roll against! 🤦‍♂️ So have removed one of the legs and then will cobble together something that actually works to raise the side of the template if that makes any sense...

Found a few moments in between chores and children’s parties and usual stuff. Have assembled the guide for the router. It’s stuck down with double sided tape. Didn’t have thick enough mdf so had to give the router some legs and put the inner guide in. Will cut out the main hole with jigsaw...

Went earlier to set up the cut and do a dry run, check to see if I understood what was going on and what was needed. Looking at it and wondering how it’s ever going to work. Realise the bit I have has the bearing at the bottom and obviously not designed for this purpose. (Fortunately I already...