dremel trio

[John Rogers]

have you guys heard of this thing yet? it's pretty small but it looks pretty cool and it seems pretty useful. do you think it could really stand up to bass building though?

 

[mikeyswood]

It's original has been around for nearly 20 years:

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[Engine207]

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[screambasses]

That new one looks very nice. I use a Dremel every day - they're one of the tools a luthier must have.

pete

 

[tjmdetroit]

have you guys heard of this thing yet? it's pretty small but it looks pretty cool and it seems pretty useful. do you think it could really stand up to bass building though?

not the oscillating tool, the trio...this guy...
http://cache.vendaria.com/vpop/Vpop...&nm=BZOpener&curl=&err=0&title=Bosch Demo&tp=
tjm

 

[rythman6969]

knda cool, kinda limited. if you already have a dremel or similar, and if you have a router I see no use for it. But if you dont have either then it may work for some. But it def seems limited in sanding and routing. And cutting for that matter. imo

 

[Musiclogic]

ok, let's be bluntly honest here, if you are doing RC cars, models, intricate shallow inlay, or even light basswood carving, mototools are great! Building an instrument, they are just not stable enough unless you have god awful amounts of time and patience.(Inlay not included) If you want to spend $99 on an overglorified rotozip with smaller bits, go for it. If it were me, and just getting started, I would go for this>>>

Trend T4, mini plunge router, comes with 1/4" 6 mm and 8 mm collets. Great for inlay, has nice edge guide you can do truss rod channels with it, you can use pattern bits with templates, has guide bushing for doing guide work with spiral bits, much more versatile for luthierie and much more stable.

Price? $99 same as Trio, but more stable, more powerful, and still compact. Much thinner than a standard router, yet has most of the same advantages. Also detaches from plunge base for doing power carving, and die grinding, and removable dust port. Just got mine, these are great. I got mine specifically for inlay and small pattern work such as pick-up cavities with 1/8" corners.
Just my opinion so take it as that.

 

[Thom Walker]

***********Apologies for the hijack. We can start a new thread if necessary.***********

Musiclogic,

You will have to give us a review of the Trend. I looked at one yesterday at Woodcraft. I am debating on that one and the Porter Cable laminate trimmer. Mainly looking to do the same stuff and not use the big PC on the little stuff.

 

[Musiclogic]

Thom, the trend T4 is 100 times more versatile then the laminate trimmer and just as powerful. I have a PC laminate trimmer I'll sell ya cheap....lol

 

[John Rogers]

thanks music logic :] but I was just at home depot looking at routers and there's a 1 and 1/2 horse power 15,000 rpm ryobi router for like $60, would this do the job?

 

[Engine207]

have you guys heard of this thing yet? it's pretty small but it looks pretty cool and it seems pretty useful. do you think it could really stand up to bass building though?

Have you thought about finding a buddy with a full workshop and bumming the tools? That way you can spend your money on the bass...

 

[John Rogers]

well I have a buddy but he lives far away and probably wouldn't send me tools

 

[Musiclogic]

a single speed fixed base router is a decent place to start, but this is a plunge router, and variable speed, plus it has a good 4 point locking edge guide, screw set guide bushing, dust port, small base, and 3 collet sizes. It's worth the extra $39 if you need all the bells, which are nice for serious work, and the small footprint is really handy for tight areas. It's all about what you need.

 

[Rickett Customs]

It may be going on my "next tool" list.......

 

[Musiclogic]

so far, it's a great toy, will fit into the router family well....this is number 10 in the updated router arsenal;-)

 

[tjmdetroit]

so far, it's a great toy, will fit into the router family well....this is number 10 in the updated router arsenal;-)

Musiclogic... do they make a router table for it?
tjm

 

[Musiclogic]

Musiclogic... do they make a router table for it?
tjm

Not sure TJ, but check Trends site. I am thinking this would not be heavy duty enough for table applications....for that I would look to the RE180 Ryobi which is a Heavier duty Plunge router, and can be had off Ebay for about $119 refurbed/new. This is more of a light duty clean up type router, made for small area application. As I said, I bought this specifically for Inlay work and finishing pick-up cavities with 1/8" corners.(( My goal is to have dedicated routers for every job I use them for.)) This can be used for much heavier work than a Dremel ever could, but is definately not meant for production rate routing. This is though very well made, and so far very powerful for a 1.1 hp micro drive motor, very impressed so far.

 

[tjmdetroit]

Musiclogic... Thanks for the info. I have an eye out for a small router. I'm not a production guy at all, I'm a putzer!!! A fixed income putzer. A fixed income putzer guy who is looking for a fixed income putzer guy's router and drill press. Actually I'm cheap, looking for the biggest bang for my buck!!! You know... I heard of real hardcore woodworkers whose " ... goal is to have dedicated routers for every job they use them for." Wow, can you imagine that? They gotta be like gazilllionaires.... I hope you know I'm just tryin to be humorous ... Again thanks for the info... Oh yea...what was the name of that putzer's small drill press you recommended?
peace

tjm

 

[Musiclogic]

Gazillionaires.....not here, poor old guy who likes his wood shop and musclecars more than his wallet can afford...LMAO Check your PM box

 

[tjclem]

I have said it before and will say it again. Check pawn shops for tools. Amazed at what you will find.....t