Posted by Jonathan the Red on 26, 2001 at 2:25 AM:
In Reply to: Dremel Accessories posted by Tony C on 24, 2001 at 1:11 PM:
: I don't have easy access to a full wood shop with a router, so can a Dremel plus a router attachment do the trick?
I've found the so-called router attachment a big disappointment. The Dremel just doesn't have enough power to actually handle real routing jobs. If you're making a birdhouse, go with the Dremel. If you're building an arcade cabinet, bite the bullet and get a router. You'll be glad you did.
I recently picked up a dirt cheap Skil 1 3/4hp plunge router. Cost was $49.95 at Lowe's, price-matched at Home Depot for an additional 10% off and a final cost of $45. Sure, it's no DeWalt or Porter Cable, but it's functional and sure beats the hell out of a Dremel for bigger jobs.