Thanks for video. You are one of the few that have both Pantorouter and Multirouter. Could you do a video comparing the two or discussing what operations that you use each for?
I would like to do such a video. But I would like to have more time on the PR - the pneumatic clamps are still new to me and I need a few projects to run through the shop.
@@stevenhancock5435 I mostly use the PantoRouter for anytime I have joinery that can be done with the templates. I use the MultiRouter for everything else.
The swivel clamps are a major improvement over the previous version. The Pantorouter seems to be back on the list for consideration. If you rated the Multirouter as a 10, where would you put the Pantorouter on a scale of 1-10? Steve
Hi Steve, I've been mulling that very question over in my mind. The pneumatic clamps with the swivel base have changed the equation. Each machine still has it's strong points. If another person were rating the two machines their evaluation could be much different depending upon their intended usage. It's still a bit early to give a hard number but for my usage but I would probably rate the PR at about 8.5. Now that the PR is just as fast and efficient as the MR I see the primary difference being flexibility versus template usage. I've seen some pretty creative ways to do unusual stuff on the PR - but it usually involves building jigs and fixtures. The MR can often do the odd stuff without the use of added components. I do a lot of odd stuff so the MR makes that easy. While Woodpeckers improved the template system on the MR (took out the flex in the stylus) they did not adequately address the bigger problem of fine tuning the fit. The variable MR templates do not offer the infinite adjustability (within the needed range) of the wedge-shaped templates of the PR. If the bit has been sharpened or if the router has runout - the 3 variable templates offered by the MR don't cover the full range needed. There's a reason I gave away my templates for the MR.
After some more time on the machine - If the MR is a 10 - the PR is also a 10. The swivel pneumatic clamps are a game changer. Again this rating may vary for you depending upon your usage.
@@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker Thanks Darrell, the clamps and the sale they had in November/December pushed me over the edge on the PR. I have it assembled but not calibrated as I was distracted by projects and other holiday events. I need to get back to this but also have another project to start. Steve
Thanks for video. You are one of the few that have both Pantorouter and Multirouter. Could you do a video comparing the two or discussing what operations that you use each for?
I would like to do such a video. But I would like to have more time on the PR - the pneumatic clamps are still new to me and I need a few projects to run through the shop.
@@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker Good point. Until you are able to do a video comparing them, could you share what you use each for?
@@stevenhancock5435 I mostly use the PantoRouter for anytime I have joinery that can be done with the templates. I use the MultiRouter for everything else.
The swivel clamps are a major improvement over the previous version. The Pantorouter seems to be back on the list for consideration. If you rated the Multirouter as a 10, where would you put the Pantorouter on a scale of 1-10? Steve
Hi Steve, I've been mulling that very question over in my mind. The pneumatic clamps with the swivel base have changed the equation. Each machine still has it's strong points. If another person were rating the two machines their evaluation could be much different depending upon their intended usage. It's still a bit early to give a hard number but for my usage but I would probably rate the PR at about 8.5.
Now that the PR is just as fast and efficient as the MR I see the primary difference being flexibility versus template usage.
I've seen some pretty creative ways to do unusual stuff on the PR - but it usually involves building jigs and fixtures. The MR can often do the odd stuff without the use of added components. I do a lot of odd stuff so the MR makes that easy.
While Woodpeckers improved the template system on the MR (took out the flex in the stylus) they did not adequately address the bigger problem of fine tuning the fit. The variable MR templates do not offer the infinite adjustability (within the needed range) of the wedge-shaped templates of the PR. If the bit has been sharpened or if the router has runout - the 3 variable templates offered by the MR don't cover the full range needed. There's a reason I gave away my templates for the MR.
After some more time on the machine - If the MR is a 10 - the PR is also a 10. The swivel pneumatic clamps are a game changer. Again this rating may vary for you depending upon your usage.
@@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker Thanks Darrell, the clamps and the sale they had in November/December pushed me over the edge on the PR. I have it assembled but not calibrated as I was distracted by projects and other holiday events. I need to get back to this but also have another project to start. Steve