B&Q R127 Router help

[the_g_ster]

Today had one one of those annoying moments where you go to do something that should be dead simple and sadly it wasn't to be. I was trying to use a larger cutter in the 99 quid B&Q router (looks like is trend made) and the depth and width for the max cutter capacity is only about 35-40mm.

Any tips to increase this, the router is a pain to adjust height wise so may be tempted with something that will take profile cutters for door fronts, but money doesn't quite permit yet.

G

 

[Slim]

Are you using it in a table? If your talking about raised panel cutters ,they should only be used inverted in a table.

 

[George_N]

I have the Trend T-Tech (B&Q) router in my table. I fitted a set of Woodrat plunge bars to make depth setting a lot easier (cost about £30). You are right about the limited cutter diameter though. I managed to trash the plastic dust shield on mine with a fairly standard size rebate cutter when I released the plunge setting before the bit had stopped. I don't think the base will take a big panel raiser, though I haven't tried that myself. I'm still hankering after a Triton for the table.

 

[the_g_ster]

Slimjim, only used for small cutters to far, putting a profile on the edge of a table etc. I am making a table at the moment for using some more serious cutters but it looks like it will be a pain to use like this.

Good tip on the bars, will have a look into that.

G