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Are there any 220V "big" routers on the market? - ®smpr_fi_mac® - 10-09-2018
I'm contemplating putting a big boy router in my table and would like a lower-amp draw motor, but haven't been able to find any yet. Are there *any* 220V routers out there?
A shaper isn't in the cards just yet. That tool will have to wait a few more years.
RE: Are there any 220V "big" routers on the market? - Strokes77 - 10-09-2018
Google says there is not; except overseas.
RE: Are there any 220V "big" routers on the market? - ®smpr_fi_mac® - 10-09-2018
Yeah, that's what I'm seeing, too.
Dangit.
RE: Are there any 220V "big" routers on the market? - jteneyck - 10-09-2018
(10-09-2018, 09:16 AM)®smpr_fi_mac® Wrote: Yeah, that's what I'm seeing, too.
Dangit.
And the foreign ones run at a different frequency so I wouldn't go that route even if you could get one. But you can run the biggest routers here on a 12 gage line. If your wiring isn't that heavy it wouldn't take much work to put in a new line.
John
RE: Are there any 220V "big" routers on the market? - Cooler - 10-09-2018
If you are going to be adding a router lift then there is little cost difference between a light duty shaper and a heavy duty router.
Grizzly shows a 1½ h.p. shaper for $675.00.
Rockler's router lift is $370.00 and is one of the cheaper ones out there.
Add a 1½ router (Porter cable at $130.00) and you are up to $500.00.
RE: Are there any 220V "big" routers on the market? - ®smpr_fi_mac® - 10-09-2018
I already have the router lift in my table. I don't have the room for a shaper just yet. It'll come, but not until after some work is done on my shop.
Once I finally do get around to adding a shaper (which will be after I add a drum or wide belt sander), it'll be an old, American made piece; I don't buy new when it comes to stationary tools.
(10-09-2018, 09:21 AM)jteneyck Wrote: And the foreign ones run at a different frequency so I wouldn't go that route even if you could get one. But you can run the biggest routers here on a 12 gage line. If your wiring isn't that heavy it wouldn't take much work to put in a new line.
John
My walls are bare studs still; I've added lines to the shop, including 110 and 220 circuits. They're all 12AWG.
RE: Are there any 220V "big" routers on the market? - WilliamHodge - 10-09-2018
(10-09-2018, 08:46 AM)®smpr_fi_mac® Wrote: I'm contemplating putting a big boy router in my table and would like a lower-amp draw motor, but haven't been able to find any yet. Are there *any* 220V routers out there?Try an overarm router. 220v 3 phase 15,000 rpm
A shaper isn't in the cards just yet. That tool will have to wait a few more years.
This one take 1/2" shank bits. I bought one for $900. I wish I still had it.
http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=25129
![[Image: 25129-B.jpg]](http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/images/25129-B.jpg)
RE: Are there any 220V "big" routers on the market? - ®smpr_fi_mac® - 10-09-2018
I loves me some arn (all my big stuff is arn), but I can't justify a shaper *and* an overarm router. My router table (unless I move to a place where I can build a bigger shop) will always reside in my table saw's wing.
RE: Are there any 220V "big" routers on the market? - jteneyck - 10-09-2018
(10-09-2018, 09:38 AM)®smpr_fi_mac® Wrote: I already have the router lift in my table. I don't have the room for a shaper just yet. It'll come, but not until after some work is done on my shop.
Once I finally do get around to adding a shaper (which will be after I add a drum or wide belt sander), it'll be an old, American made piece; I don't buy new when it comes to stationary tools.
My walls are bare studs still; I've added lines to the shop, including 110 and 220 circuits. They're all 12AWG.
So what's the issue?
John
RE: Are there any 220V "big" routers on the market? - Roly - 10-09-2018
Look at the specs on the European routers as some (Makita) are rated for 220-240v and 50/60 cycle. Others brands may be like this also. If so change the plug and go. Roly