Using a router

[Carlnorwich]

I need to cut a channel down the edge of a fire door to fit seals. I have never used a router and I am thinking of hiring one - I am pretty good with small carpentry jobs (I can hang a door), however, is fitting these strips easy, or one for the professionls?

Many thanks.

 

[stephenf8542]

Find some spare wood to practice on first so you get used to it

 

[EddieM]

just remember the more material you attempt to remove in a pass, the harder it is to control. For DIYer's / inexperienced, myself included in this category, Less material, more passes, greater accuracy.

Oh, and as above have a practise first.

 

[xerxes]

Can you also hire the specialised slotter bits? They cost in the region of £70 to £80, plus VAT.

If you have to buy the bit, and then return the router to the hire shop, the economics of doing the job this way don't look good.

 

[Carlnorwich]

Great advice - thank you.

I will check the prices of the 'bits' before I go ahead.

 

[seaangler]

Can you also hire the specialised slotter bits? They cost in the region of £70 to £80, plus VAT.

If you have to buy the bit, and then return the router to the hire shop, the economics of doing the job this way don't look good.

try this - http://www.trend-uk.com/en/UK/productlist/3/103/intumescent_recessing.html
lot cheaper than your price and you should be able to get 25% off the price if you shop around

 

[Carlnorwich]

Excellent - thank you.

 

[xerxes]

try this - http://www.trend-uk.com/en/UK/productlist/3/103/intumescent_recessing.html
lot cheaper than your price and you should be able to get 25% off the price if you shop around

Er, yes, I'd forgotten that Trend have their Craft range.

But it would still be a significant amount of money to spend on a bit if you have to hand the router back to the hire shop after you've finished the job.