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[QUOTE=Don Williams] It also looks like a droid from Star Wars. [/
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That's it! I'm sold!

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sorry guys but is ther a difference between the 7310 and the 310 ? or is it the same one ?

[QUOTE=Serge Poirier] sorry guys but is ther a difference between the 7310 and the 310 ? or is it the same one ?[/QUOTE]

The 7310 is a plastic-bodied, plain and simple, regular hobby use rated laminate trimmer with an adjustable tilt base. The 310 is an industrial rated, metal bodied little workhorse of a miniature router, very tight bearings and all that.

Serge, I have both the 7310's and 310's. Both are well built and I wouldn't be afraid to use either on a regular basis. The 7310 usually comes with a fixed base with tilting and offset bases optional. The trimmer John Howe is using in his bridge jig tutorial is the standard 7310.

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Thanks Mattia and Don, then i guess it is why they sell the 310 at around $200.00!

Just found the 310 for $159.00 at MaxTool

Will these work in Craig's Fretboard Radius jig, or should I use something a little beefier?

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[QUOTE=Mark Tripp] Just found the 310 for $159.00 at MaxTool

Will these work in Craig's Fretboard Radius jig, or should I use something a little beefier?

-Mark[/QUOTE]

Craig's probably the best person to ask, but I believe Mario uses a 310 in his fingerboard radiussing setup/jig.

I love my 310 but as far as I know they don't make a pilot bearing attachment for it. If they do, I can't find one. I use piloted bits with it but it would be nice to have an adjustable one



This is nice but a bit expensive

    7310 porter cable IS NOT PLASTIC ! This is a high quality trim router with a screw adjuster for depth adjustment
john hall

You are right John. The PC 309 is a plastic less expensive version of the 310.

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The picture shown in Michael's post is a PC 7310 not the 310. I'd recommend either the 310 or 7310 but was told to avoid the 309.Don A38775.8506944444

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Don Atwood
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FWIW, I just won an eBay auction for the Rigid R2400 setups. $49 + $18 shipping, Tot. $67.
Got my eye on those PC 7310's or 7319's with tilting base. I'm sure there will more to come.

CrowDuck

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Chris Nielsen
Soquel, CA.

Michael,

where did you purchase that thingy underneath you PC 7310 ? it looks like you can route the binding/purfling channels free handed with it, is it what my eyes think ?

[QUOTE=Serge Poirier] Michael,

where did you purchase that thingy underneath you PC 7310 ? [/QUOTE]
I am not sure if this is the same attachment shown in Michael's post, but Amazon has this "Edge Guide Assembly" for the PC 7310. I'd like to know too, since I have a 7310 also. Looks like a great little thingy!

You have to cut & paste this, cause I'm not having any luck, posting a direct link.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004TR9L/ref=e_deav_acc_1 _6/103-8317735-0564623?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=228013

[QUOTE=tippie53]     7310 porter cable IS NOT PLASTIC ! This is a high quality trim router with a screw adjuster for depth adjustment
john hall
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Umm, the majority of the body on that picture up there is plastic. The base isn't, the motor 'head' isn't, but it's definitely more platic-y than the 310. I call by blue (pro line) Bosch router 'plastic bodied', because it is. Doesn't make it a bad tool. Not saying it's a bad tool, in any way (probably better to say it's a 'light trade' rated tool), but it's not a 310. Just to be confusing, Amazon seems to sell two versions, one more plastic-y than the other:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066152U/qid=1141111521/s r=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-6085920-9879024?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=gl ance&n=228013
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000222Z6/qid=1141111521/s r=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-6085920-9879024?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=gl ance&n=228013Mattia Valente38776.1040046296

No this is all metal. There is no plastic other than the bottom of the base as all routers have that . That is one of the reasons I picked this unit. It is very stable and minimal runout of the shaft.
Look real close again that case and bas are metal. Also right below the thumbscrew that holds the base is where you can see the adjustment wheel. Very easy to adjust and holds the adjustment well. Well worth every penny.
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars

Thanks for the link Richard, i saved it among the favorites! The only question left is can it use the Stew Mac bit & bearing set ?Serge Poirier38776.3023263889

[QUOTE=Serge Poirier] Michael,

where did you purchase that thingy underneath you PC 7310 ? it looks like you can route the binding/purfling channels free handed with it, is it what my eyes think ?[/QUOTE]

I have not bought it yet. THe Pic is off of Luther Tool Company web site. Nice tools but hold on to you wallet for this one.

Yest the pic is 7310 but they make one for the 310 also

Thanks John and Rich that is just what I was looking for

Thanks Michael, then if i understand, the one on your picture above is more expensive than the one that Richard proposes in his link ?

Forget i asked, just saw the price, i think i'll wai 'till i win the lotery

The one that Richard showed, does it do the same thing ? At $20, it's a whole lot cheaper than $200.00, would you buy it and expect similar results ?Serge Poirier38776.3822106481

[QUOTE=Mattia Valente] [QUOTE=tippie53]     7310 porter cable IS NOT PLASTIC ! This is a high quality trim router with a screw adjuster for depth adjustment
john hall
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Umm, the majority of the body on that picture up there is plastic. The base isn't, the motor 'head' isn't, but it's definitely more platic-y than the 310. I call by blue (pro line) Bosch router 'plastic bodied', because it is. Doesn't make it a bad tool. Not saying it's a bad tool, in any way (probably better to say it's a 'light trade' rated tool), but it's not a 310. Just to be confusing, Amazon seems to sell two versions, one more plastic-y than the other:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066152U/qid=1141111521/s r=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-6085920-9879024?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=gl ance&n=228013
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000222Z6/qid=1141111521/s r=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-6085920-9879024?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=gl ance&n=228013[/QUOTE]



I have this trimmer.... (and a few 310's too) for $93 it can't be beat. Yes, I completely agree, the 310 is a fantastic tool, but the 7310 has done everything I have ever asked of it. I am completely confident to recommend it.

Brock Poling38776.4175810185

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The one in the pic has two bearings will be much more accurate as in keeping the rabbit parallel to the sides for bindings. I intend to buy it when my tax return comes in but I will also by
PC’s one as well for general use.

Another vote for the PC 7310. Plenty of power and all-metal construction which means it stays put when set. I think I have 5 of them.

I had high hopes for the Ridgid but then learned that it has a plastic shell. That worries me because I had a plastic-shelled trimmer (Ryobi) let go on me when routing a binding ledge; no fun.

Once upon a time, Ryobi trimmers were a solid tool, a standard in guitar-making shops. They then changed from a metal to plastic jacket as they lowered the quality (and prices) of all of their tools. Boo.

No more plastic trimmers for me.