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Got the chance to use my new Makita compact router today. Two drawers from one of our tables busted. The top of the slide broke from the side of the drawer. I got some wood from Menard’s a month or so ago and with the new router and bits I got to work.
I am impressed with the ease of the router. I will write a full review here in the next few days. Anywho here are some simple pics. It was the first time I ever used a router before. So glad I made the purchase. Also the first time I got to use my Masterforce 18ga Brad nailer. Excellent nailer and she be considered when looking for a nailer. The features you get vs more expensive ones make it a no brainer. Full review on that will be up sometime as well.
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Nice dude glad that Makita worked out for you seems like an awesome little unit.
Jimbo
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Good job on the drawers looks like a great router I might have to check out the nailer
Very nice. Looks good.
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good job, I noticed the good ol masterforce….the American version of our Mastercraft from Canadian Tire line of tools…..
Drawers are my woodworking nightmare! Yours came out great! thank you for sharing! Nice looking router btw..
Thanks everyone. Not the most involved project, but a first for me using a router and nailer.
Now I wait for the day I can use my Bosch 15 GA nailer :).
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Nice work man, how much did that router set you back?
Nice job, seems like a nice router.
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Nice work man, how much did that router set you back?
$122 with both the regular basez plunge, and straight edge. Although you need an adapter for the straight edge to work with the plunge base. Makita has a $20 off select woodworking tools until later this month. Ended up being at least $40 cheaper than the colt plunge base kit.
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