Hi, just joined first thread.

Can anybody advise where in the UK, if anywhere! that  I can get hold of a fixed base router.  I want to use it on a Leigh superjig, at the moment I'm using a Trend T11 which is well capable but not the easiest on adjustments with a dove tail bit fitted through the guide bush.  Its quite awkward reaching the collet with a spanner with the bit set for depth of cut.  A local woodworking store says he remembers an article in Good  Woodworking magazine a year or so ago about a company bringing over Milwaukee and Porter Cable units, does anybody remember this?  The prices on the net for the mentioned units and DeWalt in the States even with the carriage and a transformer are attractive but are they available in the UK at a comparative price?

Welcome Smiffy

I got mine form for B&Q but i don't think they do them anymore But Axminster do this one. A bit pricy but still http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=480380&name=Router&user_search=1&sfile=1&jump=0

P J

Thanks PJ

Thats the type of thing I'm looking for but yes,  nice price!

Hi Smiffy, welcome to the forum.

Two models spring to mind; The Bosch GMF1400CE and the Makita 3601B fixed base router.

I use a DeWalt 621K with my Leigh Superjig – works a treat.

Best of luck,

Ben

Hi Smiffy

Welcome to this site.........hope you have a pleasant stay . 

Good luck with your dovetails.  

Marc  

Hi guys,

Thanks very much for your help, the Makita looks interesting and its compatible with the Leigh e-bush.

Tony

Hi Smiffy,

             Axminster is the place i got the Bosch GMF1400CE, it is not cheap but it really is a superb tool. Also if using with Leigh its worth investing in a guide bush adapter to use the American style 1.3/8" threaded guide bushes which really do aid accuracy.