Without a milling machine now, no woodworking master can present his work. This tool is more compact than any machine, while the functions it performs are about the same. With it, you can perform a shaped profile, align the edges, create a niche under the lock and perform other similar actions. There are also submersible, also called vertical, edging (trimmers), rotary, filler and lamella mills. In today's article we will talk about each of the varieties of this very useful tool.
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Fraser which company to choose
In its structure, the mill is similar to an electric saw or jigsaw. "Vyroved" already wrote about these power tools. The list of manufacturers of milling machines will be similar. Of course, unfamiliar trademarks are appearing now, but we do not recommend seriously paying attention to them. The fact is that milling cutters under brands unknown to a wide range of individuals often have low quality workmanship.
As a result, it is likely that you may quickly encounter the need to repair a power tool. Do you need it? Wouldn’t it be better to spend a little more, but get a perfect router that can last for an arbitrarily long time?
In Russia, the most popular milling machines under the following brands:
1. Bosch
2. Makita
3. DeWALT
4. Hitachi
5. AEG
Domestic products are also in some demand. In their direction should look only if you have a shortage of available funds.
The best vertical (submersible) milling cutters
Bosch POF 1400 ACE
One of the few tools close to the title of the ideal. The power of the engine installed here is up to an impressive 1,400 watts. This allows the device to cope with absolutely any type of wood.
Special electronic components are trying to maintain a constant value of speed, despite the magnitude of the current resistance. Included with the router, the buyer gets the case, which greatly simplifies transportation. Also, along with the router, several collets are delivered.
Advantages:
- Milling depth reaches 55 mm;
- Rotational speed varies from 11 to 28 thousand rpm;
- There is a turret;
- The buyer receives a rich complete set;
- Large output power (650 W);
- There is a backlight;
- You can connect a vacuum cleaner;
- Maintain a constant rotational speed under load;
- The price tag is not beyond reason.
Disadvantages:
- Great noise.
Makita 3612C
One of the most expensive frezerov among available on the Russian market. It has a very large size, but the tool is able to offer a 60-millimeter depth of milling. Also, its electronics allows you to adjust the rotation speed in the range from 9000 to 23000 rpm. Importantly, the speed will be maintained at the same value, regardless of the load.
The power of the electric motor installed here is 1850 W. If necessary, the user can connect the construction vacuum cleaner - there is a special pipe for this in the kit. Also, the buyer will get a parallel stop, a collet of 12 mm, adapter sleeves and two wrenches.
Advantages:
- Included is almost everything you need;
- Very large milling depth;
- Maximum reliability;
- There is a turret;
- Speed under load is maintained at one value;
- Implemented a smooth start.
Disadvantages:
- Very high cost.
The best disk mill
Mafell NFU 32
One of those disk milling cutters that can do anything. Under its body is the engine, the power consumption of which reaches 1600 watts.The disk rotates at a speed of 4500 rpm. In the material it can dive to a depth of 32 mm.
As it should be, you can install a different cutter here, but the maximum diameter of the tooling cannot exceed 125 mm. From cheaper analogues, this tool distinguishes the ability to accurately set the depth of milling. And the creators did not save on the network cable - its length is equal to four meters.
Advantages:
- Copes with milling transverse and longitudinal grooves;
- You can install a 125mm snap;
- High speed of rotation of the cutter;
- Decent milling depth;
- Very powerful electric motor;
- Includes parallel stop and other accessories;
- Use together with a vacuum cleaner is possible.
Disadvantages:
- Maximum price tag.
The best sweep milling cutter
Flex RE 14-5 115 Estrich-Jet
Very good sweep milling cutter, the body of which is painted in red and black colors. The manufacturer introduced here a 1400 W electric motor, thanks to which the tool copes with the processing of almost all materials. There is also smart electronics inside the router. She tries not to pay attention to the load, maintaining the speed parameter set by the user (from 1800 to 5200 rpm). And it also provides a smooth start, which is important when you are in a room with poor wiring. The maximum cutter is placed here with a diameter of 80 mm, which allows you to clean a large enough area. Included with the router is supplied not only a plastic case, but also many other accessories.
Advantages:
- Nobody forbids to connect a vacuum cleaner;
- The package consists of all the necessary;
- Rotation speed is user adjustable;
- Electronics provides a smooth start;
- Low weight (3.1 kg);
- Supported speed setpoint under load;
- Output power reaches 880 watts.
Disadvantages:
- The price tag may force you to postpone the purchase.
The best edge milling cutter
DeWALT D 26200
Professionals also call this router a trimmer. The engine installed here may initially not seem powerful enough. But in fact, 900 W is practically the limit for such a tool. Rare edging mill allows you to adjust the speed of rotation. But such a function is implemented here! The user is given a range from 16,000 to 27,000 rpm. Well, the maximum milling depth here reaches an impressive 55 mm! Here, even the backlight is available - a rare guest in such power tools.
Advantages:
- Vacuuming is possible;
- Runs smoothly;
- The rotation speed can be adjusted;
- The maximum number of revolutions per minute inspires respect;
- Built powerful and durable engine;
- Huge by the standards of edge models milling depth;
- Under load, the speed is maintained at the selected value.
Disadvantages:
- Complete set is hardly rich.
The best slat mill
Interskol FMSH-100 / 710E
"Vyroboved" could well recommend you the purchase of some imported lamella (keyed) router. But why, if the domestic tool copes with the tasks? It weighs only 2.8 kg, and in its design there is a spindle lock that makes tool replacement safer.
As much as possible here it is possible to install a mill with a diameter of 100 mm. The milling depth cannot exceed 20 mm. But more lamellar tools and do not need. The power of the electric motor here is 710 W, it ensures the rotation of the disk at a speed of 9000 rpm.
Advantages:
- Powerful enough motor;
- There is a spindle fixation;
- Reliable design;
- It does not weigh much;
- Installation of 100 mm cutters is available;
- Adequate price tag.
Disadvantages:
- Rotation speed can not be adjusted;
- There are no advanced technologies (soft start and others).
The best filler mill
Mafell DD40 P PowerMAX
The Russian market receives the minimum number of filler milling cutters. And if you need just such a tool, then you do not have much choice. You need either Mafell DD40 P PowerMAX, or less powerful devices from the same company.This model has a 1000-watt engine, providing a rotational speed of 13,500 rpm.
Milling depth also can not be called low - it is equal to 40 mm. There is a turret stop that allows you to achieve such a depth in several passes. And still the tool allows to connect the vacuum cleaner. But the main advantage of the frezer is in its rich configuration. There is a high probability that you will not need to buy any additional accessories at all.
Advantages:
- Included is a large number of dowels, drills and other accessories;
- Very long service life;
- 1 kW motor;
- It is difficult to find fault with the depth of milling;
- Not forgotten turret;
- Interaction with the vacuum cleaner is possible;
- Long electrical cable.
Disadvantages:
- Cheap can not be called.
The best rotary mill
Metabo FME 737
Another rare guest on the shelves of stores that sell power tools. Such mill is called not only rotary, but also tiled. This makes it clear, for the processing of exactly the materials created tool. The diameter of the collet used here is only 8 mm, but on the other hand, its rotation speed can vary from 13 to 34 thousand rpm.
As a result, it is extremely difficult to damage a tile - a milling cutter goes over it like a knife in butter. It is important that there is not only a speed adjustment, but also support for a given parameter under load. Compared to other milling machines, this tool seems to be fluff - its weight does not exceed 1.4 kg.
Advantages:
- The power tool was very light;
- Very high rotational speed;
- Under load, the rotation speed does not decrease;
- The speed is adjustable;
- The network cable has a four-meter length.
Disadvantages:
- Bundling can be called poor.
What frezer to buy
1. If you are in search of a submersible router, then consider buying a Bosch POF 1400 ACE. This will be the best solution. This tool has a powerful engine and rich functionality, while it is not worth big money. The depth of its milling is 55 mm.
2. Makita 3612C has almost the highest possible characteristics. This tool can easily penetrate the wood to a depth of 60 mm. At the same time, a constant number of revolutions per minute is maintained here, regardless of the hardness of the wood being processed.
3. If you want to purchase a disk mill, then it is advisable to pay attention to the Mafell NFU 32. But there is a chance that this tool will not afford you, it is too expensive. Be that as it may, namely, it is better and faster to cope with the processing of various grooves.
4. Now in the shops you can find no more than ten different clean-up milling cutters - such tools are not in particular demand. Among them, the Flex RE 14-5 115 Estrich-Jet seriously stands out. Here there is a powerful motor, spindle lock, smooth adjustment of the rotation speed, and the kit consists of the tool itself, a suitcase, a set of grinding wheels and many other useful things.
5. Edge milling is best done by the DeWALT D 26200. This trimmer has an engine at its disposal that provides 620-watt output power. The maximum speed parameter reaches 27,000 rpm - is it possible to get something bigger from the router?
6. The range of keyway mills is growing ever stronger. But from each other, these tools do not differ too much. Other things being equal, we would recommend that you buy a domestic Interskol FMSH-100 / 710E. It is not the most powerful and advanced, but it invests 100% of the funds invested in its acquisition.
7. If you need to buy a filler mill, you should take a look at the Mafell DD40 P PowerMAX. It has not the highest rotational speed, but inside the instrument there is a very powerful electric motor. Also, the device is different in delivery - there are drills, shkanty, and two anti-slip mats, and glue container, and much more.
8. If you regularly process a tile, then you need a rotary router. It has a high speed of rotation of a small collet. The best choice would be Metabo FME 737.It maintains the speed at the selected value, regardless of the current load. It also has a very low weight.
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