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Review on πŸͺš Dremel 231 Shaper Router Table: Optimize Your Woodworking with Precision and Ease by Tyler Kota

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Great addition to a small Dremel workshop

I've been dreaming of one for a long time and finally did it. Constructed of durable plastic, it feels very durable. It is designed to be mounted to the edge of a bench, or alternatively 2x4 in length so it can be temporarily attached to the bench, which I will do. In any case, I usually attach such tools to my workmate. The table includes an adjustable planing/trimming guide with a decent guard, a miniature version of what you'll find on most full-size router tables. The guide also includes a retractable section in the run-out to provide adequate support when removing the work piece from the machined edge, which should always be against the guide, and to feed the work piece from right to left into the bit. . Any other action will result in dangerous kickback. I have a friend who lost his index finger and thumb in exactly this type of table saw accident, and I once walked around my workshop with a spear-like blank when I was so tired I got it wrong with my router table, so watch out The basic instructions for using the router and router table will only work if you are vigilant. security warnings. There are also instructions on how to increase table space with a wooden sub-table. Mounting any turntable on a table is a great idea that incredibly expands its scope. I'm excited to see what I can achieve with this little beauty. BIG WARNING: I was offered to add some details to my purchase and I did. The bits looked fantastic, as did the full size cutters, with construction material supporting the carbide cutters and ball bearing guides. Unfortunately, as the nearest Revain return center is over an hour away, these bits will NOT fit any modern Dremel rotary tool that can be mounted on this table, to my regret. You can recognize them by the bright blue heads on them. DO NOT BUY THESE BITS. They have 3/8" shanks, too large for any current Dremel rotary tool model that will fit this router/router table.

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