With a limited budget would it be redundant to buy this dado stack and later a router. That is would you buy one or the other or eventually both?
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A dado set is far more adjustable to almost any width. With a router, you're limited by the diameter of the router bits. I create dados with both a router and table saw. If I just have one or two short dado cuts I'll use a router. If I have more cuts, or cuts in hard wood, or long cuts I'll use the dado set on the table saw. Eventually you'll own both.
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If you're going to cut dados across the entire workpiece frequently, and you have quite a few dados to cut, I would certainly recommend a dado set. It's orders of magnitude faster than a router and the slot width is adjustable unlike a router bit (which requires multiple passes to create a slightly wider dado.)I've also got a 5-speed porter cable router but I only use it for dados if I'm not cutting all the way across the piece.
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Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today, I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the router you can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth. If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'll find it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power to use the dado set as well as the arbor length so you can add or remove blades and or shims to cut the dimension you desire Martin
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It depends on your preferences, which may be influenced in part by your table saw. A stacked dado is nearly infinitely adjustable. I also happen to like the large cast iron surface and 500# of stability my table saw provides. A smaller saw might not be so user friendly to use. I do use a router for dados on occasion, but generally prefer the TS. A router is a super handy tool to have, so is recommended for nearly any shop....for the cost of a straight bit, why not add the capability of doing dados with the router too? Having choices is generally a nice option.
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Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today,I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the routeryou can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth.If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'llfind it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power touse the dado set as well as the arbor length so you can add or remove blades and or shimsto cut the dimension you desireMartin Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today,I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the routeryou can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth.If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'llfind it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power touse the dado set as... » Read More Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today,I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the routeryou can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth.If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'llfind it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power touse the dado set as well as the arbor length so you can add or remove blades and or shimsto cut the dimension you desireMartin « Show Less
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You need the router to be up and running at all times. This was discussed as just one more problem with the WeMo. I would not buy one, however the idea is neat.
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Both boxes are overkill for a home network with just two users - unless you have a burning desire to blown money unnecessarily there better options (DS412+, DS214+)
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WD is a newcomer to the router business. They are known for Hard drives. I bought their new router and paired it with the matching extender. I recently bought a new router. Their devices are not mature items yet and I struggled with them. Look elsewhere.
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You can take either route. I guess it comes down to whichever requires less cable run. Ideally, if your router supports gigabit ethernet, plug both into the router. If the router does not support gigabit, then it may be best to daisy chain so you can maintain gigabit speeds between devices in your house, and hit the slower speed only when you access the internet.
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Yes. I purchased a used one for $8.50. I couldn't be more pleased. I had to call Time W to get it online. The wifi is still a little iffy at this time. I decided to continue using my Belkin wifi router. I had been renting a docsis2 fromTW and struggled to get 20m even though I had been paying for 30m. Now I get 35m on ethernet and 20+ wifi. I think I have been renting for 6-10$/mo.
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I think it depends on 2 things. 1. If you intend to use parental controls, then I would say go with another router such as the N900 as it should be easier to set up 2. If you are not going to be connecting many wireless devices to it you can also go with a different router. I have over 25 devices connected to mine between PCs, tablets, TVs, chromecasts, phones etc. and with this number of devices I think it makes sense to have a router that is faster. If you only intend to connect a few devices to it, then the N900 would be fine.
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The router have more than enough capabilities for your devices. Since is a dual band model it handles traffic rather well, also Netgear 's Genie software will notify you of any changes. Their customer support is good. Keep in mind that if you are using all of them at the same time the router response time will slow down a bit.
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I don't use the plunge option much, but it is good to have it when you need it. I've used the router itself a lot, and it works very well, and have had no problems with it at all.
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Yes this router can do that. The only addition part you absolutely need would be the plate. If he already has an insert plate then he's all set. If he doesn't then I recommend buying a steel or aluminum one which aren't that pricey. The advantage to buying one over making one would be that the aluminum plate will not sag under the weigh of the router.
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Hands down the dw621 is the better router. Excellent micro depth adjustment, dust pick up, base has parallel sides. The only draw back is the switch, it takes getting used to, there's some awkward finger/wrist movement required.
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I have never used a dado. I would think it would work. I would point out that the saw works well but would question it for real fine work and cabinet making.
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What model router do you have? I see it's a Dewalt but is it a plunge router? There's only one lift for a plunge router that I know of called a Router Raizer that aren't that expensive. http://www.routertechnologies.com/ Get the extension, it's worth every penny. For a standard lift, I know they can run up to $500 for an electronic lift. While that's a great feature you can still create repeatable cuts with almost any lift. Try checking Craigslist in your area, maybe someone is selling a lift. Good luck!
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Even if you only use your router once in awhile, you will be better off with a plunge router. There are many set ups that are really simple with a plunge that are near impossible with a conventional router.
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If the router has up to date software you should be able to load it without to many problems.I bought one the software was not current so I had to contact their help staff. They had me up and running within a half hour.
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you do not need anything as long as your router has the standard screw on back, but it is hard to screw on the back of the router. Also it is heavy and keeps falling down but not separating from the router. Make sure yours does not have these deficiencies. I do have clear for my internet which is slow and this makes the difference.
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It is a little hard to give a general recommendation not knowing your network needs. I feel that the best home networks rely on unmanaged switches to connect all internal devices and the router as the access point to the internet that you control. So only one cat 5e or 6 patch cable between an unmanaged giga switch and the router. If seven ports will serve the needs in that area to connect devices great. You can daisy chain switches or put them in parallel to the router if you have more than two accessing the internet at one time. Say watching netflix on one and iptv on another computer or TV in the house but you find having a third doing a high use item slows down everyone then maybe that would help but typically you should be able to have 5 Netflix accounts running at one time easily I would think on one gig speed. I keep wireless to a minimum by the use of powerline adapters or MoCA. My need is for streaming TV signals around 5 or 6 devices in the home and internet access. Edit - switches should be connected to each other in the home not through the router if possible so you will lose a port to the next one.