Flame polishing when working with acrylic

Here is the link for the Bosch router kit. IMO you can't beat the price and the Bosch is a top quality router. I have been doing my homework on this subject as I look to expand my power tools. I just have an ancient 1 HP craftsman right now.

It's 219.99 with free shipping PLUS you get 10% off thru today on tools @ Amazon. Costco has it for 194.99 plus tax but you don't get the edge guide or the other accesories.
 
When I built my sump I had to rely on my table saw for a final edge. The router was leaving chatter marks on the edge. I'm pretty sure that my craftsman router is probably ready for the trash, It sure makes a lot more noise than normal. Probably bearings. I like to see what a good edge can look like with a good router. I don't have any projects in mind right now so when Mike hosts the meeting I'll see what a good router can do before I invest in a new one.

Mike, I know it's a long way off yet, but I'll start collecting some of my left overs to bring to the meeting. We won't need any beer cause well all get a buzz off from the cement fumes. LOL

:D

George.
 
I ordered that Bosch router today by the way. It was the last day of the sale. 197.99, you can't beat it for everything it comes with.
 
I bought my router and router table from harbor freight. The router is a 2 1/2 hp Chicago Electric. Both for less than $200.00 I hate the table because the router mounts right smack in the middle of it but I love the router. Nice and fast. I'm going to make a new top for the router table so I can mount the router further back. Plus some other modifications. But right now my biggest priority is getting my reef tank going and I still have much to do on that.
 
I have a table saw as well.... has been very useful for practicing cutting my acrylic as well as cutting the wood for my stand and canopy. As far as the canopy is concerned, you would not belive how many peices I have cut either too short or too narrow. What a headache that was. One day I had to just quit while I was ahead, and that wasnt much at all.
 
I have almost completed the stand and am waiting to start the canopy. But it sounds like your progress is very similar to mine. What size is your new tank going to be?
 
well I'm setting up my 55 that has been sitting in the garage. But in the future if I still live in this house, I plan on putting in an in-wall tank in the kitchen area. If and when I do, I will need a lot of help with it I think.
 
joehoble what type of tablesaw do you have? mine is just a benchtop skil table saw I think. Only have a 12" right rip on it. Blah!!
 
I went to lowes and bought their Tradesman model BT2502W. It is a 10" 5000 rpm freespin. I have cut upto 1/2" acrylic on it. It cuts well, I like it alot.
 
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