Best Small Inlay Router-Base /Which One To Get?

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I have been wanting to do some inlay work and have been looking at different small bases to use with a Foredom rotary tool or a Dremel. And was hoping to tap in on everyone’s knowledge and experience.

1.    Which is best as far as a speed aspect the Foredom at up to 18,000 rpm or the Dremel at up to 32,000 rpm? Due to the extra small diameter of inlay bits. Does speed matter that much?
2.    Which base is everyone using? And have you try different ones? Or what one would you recommend.
3.    Ware or what kind of bits are you using brand wise?
4.    Best videos u-tub or otherwise that are the most useful?
 
Here are some bases that I am reviewing. Most are about the same price range except the Micro Fence which I feel is a really good base but priced out of budget for the amount of inlay I would be doing.

StewMac / plunge router base /  http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Typ..._Base.html
 
William Ng / https://wnwoodworkingschool.com/product/...r-foredom/
 
 
Micro Fence / https://microfence.com/product/micro-plunge-base/
 
 
Veritas / http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=73720
 
 
Dremel https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-335-01-Plu...B0000DEZK4
 
 
LMI Rotary Plunce Tool / http://www.lmii.com/products/media-gifts...l-assembly
 
 
 

[packerguy®]

I have the veritas base, and use it with a dremel.

Love it. I know a lot of people say its to heavy/bulky. I dont see that issue, maybe my large hands needs something bulky.....

I have the mini router bit set lee valley sells, and I buy 1/8" shank endmills off of ebay. There are a ton to choose from. (Also use them on my cnc router)

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I have the veritas base, and use it with a dremel.

Love it. I know a lot of people say its to heavy/bulky. I dont see that issue, maybe my large hands needs something bulky.....

I have the mini router bit set lee valley sells, and I buy 1/8" shank endmills off of ebay. There are a ton to choose from. (Also use them on my cnc router)

Packerguy what model Dremel do you use with your Veritas base?

[packerguy®]

Packerguy what model Dremel do you use with your Veritas base?

Ill have to check, but I think its the 1.6A 4000.

[rschissler]

Is the Dremel really a good tool for inlay as well as for small radius rounding and chamfering of edges, as opposed to a small router?  I have a Dremel 3000, so the Veritas base really intrigues me.

[Mr Eddie]

Is the Dremel really a good tool for inlay as well as for small radius rounding and chamfering of edges, as opposed to a small router?  I have a Dremel 3000, so the Veritas base really intrigues me.

The Dremel works well for inlay work with the right base.  But it will only hold 1/8" bits so it's not going to take the place of a trim/small router.

Lonnie

[Handplanesandmore]

Is the Dremel really a good tool for inlay as well as for small radius rounding and chamfering of edges, as opposed to a small router?  I have a Dremel 3000, so the Veritas base really intrigues me.

I use it mainly for inlay and hinge recess jobs. It is far better than a palm router in terms of control when routing small hinge recesses.

Simon

[Mr Eddie]

I have been wanting to do some inlay work and have been looking at different small bases to use with a Foredom rotary tool or a Dremel. And was hoping to tap in on everyone’s knowledge and experience.

1.    Which is best as far as a speed aspect the Foredom at up to 18,000 rpm or the Dremel at up to 32,000 rpm? Due to the extra small diameter of inlay bits. Does speed matter that much?
2.    Which base is everyone using? And have you try different ones? Or what one would you recommend.
3.    Ware or what kind of bits are you using brand wise?
4.    Best videos u-tub or otherwise that are the most useful?
 
Here are some bases that I am reviewing. Most are about the same price range except the Micro Fence which I feel is a really good base but priced out of budget for the amount of inlay I would be doing.

StewMac / plunge router base /  http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Typ..._Base.html
 
William Ng / https://wnwoodworkingschool.com/product/...r-foredom/
 
 
Micro Fence / https://microfence.com/product/micro-plunge-base/
 
 
Veritas / http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=73720
 
 
Dremel https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-335-01-Plu...B0000DEZK4
 
 
LMI Rotary Plunce Tool / http://www.lmii.com/products/media-gifts...l-assembly
 
 
 

Don't discount the original Stew-Mac router base.  http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Typ..._Base.html  The low price ($60) makes it a best buy in my book.  For stringing you often times don't need a plunge ability.  I also have the Lee-Valley and like it a lot.  Micro-Fence makes a very precise piece, too.

For Dremels check out the CPO Dremel site for reconditioned.  I bought a reconditioned Dremel 4000 for $50 when they were selling retail for close to $100.  I've bought lots of reconditioned tools from CPO and never had a problem.  I just looked and the 4000 is $44.95.  Here's the link:
https://www.cporotarytools.com/dremel-re...lt,sc.html

Lonnie