I am about to build a C-Beam which I intend to use for PCB routing and relatively lightweight plastic cutting.
I am really confused by router choice. The DeWalt initially appealed but I am put off by the collet costs. I need to use 6mm 3.2mm and 3mm shaft tools. Collets seem only to be available in the US (Precise Bits) with exorbitant shipping costs. Also they don't do metric sizes.
I was about to get the Kress 1050 which has a range of Collets available but I then came across the...
Spindle choice
I am really confused by router choice. The DeWalt initially appealed but I am put off by the collet costs. I need to use 6mm 3.2mm and 3mm shaft tools. Collets seem only to be available in the US (Precise Bits) with exorbitant shipping costs. Also they don't do metric sizes.
I was about to get the Kress 1050 which has a range of Collets available but I then came across the...
Spindle choice