Agreed it is binary based to make it more universally understood and readable in any orientation, but I always looked at it as "I"= In Service and "O" = Out of Service. Nice review and love the base!
I own the Bauer cordless circular saw, recip saw, cordless jigsaw, cordless sander, 1/4 impact, cordless drill, corded 1/2" drill, some cordless work lights, and probably forgetting some. But they are all great. I am self employed and do home repair and remodel and use them hard. Have not had one issue with any of the Bauer tools. Plus if you buy the one year warranty, you can go once a year and exchange the tool for a new one, no questions asked. So just for the price of the one year warranty you can get a brand new tool every year. I write the purchase date with a sharpie on each tool so I will know when to exchange them for new. Cant beat it. Definitely getting the router and bandsaw soon.
The I (line, commonly confused with a "-") was a schematic symbol for a closed circuit. Which means the electricity can flow and the device is powered on. The O (circle, actually a "zero") is the symbol for an open circuit. Meaning the circuit is incomplete and the electricity will not flow, so the has no power.
I'm sorry this is a very late comment, but the "I" and "O" is actually a "1" (power), and "0" (off). It comes from the binary system for electronics. I know no one was asking and I'm sure someone before me has said something, but I didn't feel like going through all the comments lol.
Good morning Eric Vicky and Maggie, good video about the Bauer tool line. Got a lot of their tools and no disappointments here! You know as well as everyone else that YOU will get in the last word. almost When you say yes dear you think it’s over until she’s walking away then says you are welcome. Been playing that game for over 51 years myself 🤣👍👍 Fred.
Mrs Vicki is a national treasure lol. So how’s this router doing now? Have y’all had any issues? I’m getting away from my cordless routers and there’s a $50 coupon for this and I was just wondering if it’d be a waste of money. I know harbor freight is hit or miss with their power tools, but I hear they’re getting better.
😂😂 She'll love to hear that! The corded Bauer is a pretty good deal. There's a lot better routers out there, but if you have a $50 coupon, you can't go wrong.
Well the Bauer spent the night at my house a couple of weeks ago. The only reason it didn’t go back the same day is because it took too long for the spindle to cool off so I could get my bit out. Even the base got too hot to touch.
Great review. Kept me entertained. Will be watching more of your videos. The power switch markings are zero and one. It’s a binary reference. Zero is off and 1 is on in binary code.
Thank you for the review, I bought a Bauer and still trying it out, but thinking about getting a Bosch or DeWalt the next time. Your reviews help me a lot.
Thanks for the review. I'm still looking for an inexpensive router, my battery powered Ryobi is okay for learning but I can't see it working for real work. The 0 and the - represent an "open" and "closed" circuit. 0 is for open, not connected, OFF and the - (dash) is for closed, connected, ON. If you look at your computer you'll see that the power button, most likely, is a circle with a line dropped in from the top - that's the same representation 0/- combined to one image Off/on. Question: What base are you using on that Bauer? Looks like it might match the Makita but I can't see what's written on the base.
Correct O is for open the circuit is "open - not complete/not connected (no power - OFF)". I is for closed/completed circuit "connected/flowing (powered/live - ON).
I think this one might work well for you. Feels very solid. Thank you for the info. This is definitely different hole pattern than the Makita. We have the Bauer base plate on our website now.
I bought the Bauer before I saw your video for a CNC machine from Canada. The CNC is made for the Makita so I think I'm taking it back to Harbor Freight and getting the Makita. Thanks for comparing these.
Thanks for the review. I went by Harbor Freight the other day and checked the amps and rpm on that router. I'm trying to get an idea on what all this stuff to do signs is gona run me. I really enjoy your channel. I will be ordering bits and stuff ASAP. Hope yuns have a great day.
Thank you for the review. I’ve been looking at the Bauer router to replace or update a Black and Decker router my Dad gave me. I think it’s over 15 years old.
Do you have a base designed for the Bauer router? Or, did you use one designed for a different one? I think the switch is "I" for power in, and "O" for power out, so I agree with Eric.
I’ve always looked at the I/O as “I” meaning in service and “O” as out of service to help remember if the tool is on or off. The I/O also reminds me of computer code and the corresponding state of a transistor or mosfet. .
Love you guys and your humor. Thanks for sharing this review. I am looking to get a cheap router to keep in my bench top router table. You guys are awesome
Thanks for this, I seen they just released a Hercules 7amp now but the spindle and collet nut are much smaller than the Bauer and personally I don’t trust it.
Have you ever had any problems with a "Run Away Speed Dial" on the Mikita router. Many I've spoken to say that in time the speed dial loosens and will not hold an RPM setting.
Question - If I want to cut ring sort of shape in the center of a board, could I use a drill press (or a hand drill) to drill a starter hole of the right depth and width for my router bit to set in. Then use the router to dig out the full ring shape. I'm thinking that might be just as good as a plunge adaptor for the router that I am planning to purchase.
We never use the plunge adapter. You can drop our spiral up cut bit straight in. Just make sure you do it in several passes, depending on the thickness of the eood
It comes from the binary system (1 or | means on). O - IEC 5008, the power off (circle) symbol on a button or toggle, indicates that using the control will disconnect power to the device. It comes from the binary system (0 means off).
Thanks Dave. We have a home made CNC that we bought used and replaced the heavy router that was on it with Bauer you reviewed. Cuts great. I have a few questions. The collet that comes with it only accepts 1/4 inch shank. Where can I purchase a collet that fits this router that can hold a 1/8 inch shank. I also would like to know your recommendation (if you know) for the speed the router should spin and at what a good feed rate would be for cutting pvc sheets. I thank you in advance and look forward to watching your upcoming videos
Happy to hear the Bauer is working for you. I don't know that they make an 1/8" collet for that router. However you should be able to get a "collet reducer" for 1/4" down to 1/8". If you google it you should find them easy. When we route PVC on our inverted router we run the router at full speed and seems to work well. That being said I really don't have much experience with running a CNC. I think this is another google question.... Thanks again for watching
The O and Dash made me laugh. That all started with computers. The Dash is actually a (1) One and the O is a (0) Zero, this is computer or digital bit language like in the movie "Matrix". The 1 one represents enable or ON and the 0 zero represents disabled or OFF. I Enjoyed the video. You're a very knowledgable and talented guy.
We have several different base plates for all different routers. I'm not 100% sure if they'll work for a router table though. But we do have a blank router base plate that you can drill to fit your router if we don't have one that will fit it. Here's a video on how to do it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q93Zf0DX6kE.html
It is from the computer world, ones, and zeros. They represent both the binary symbols '1' (meaning on) and '0' (meaning off). So it is for off but it is a zero not an "O" letter.
Hey Eric, another great video. I have a questions about the Bauer router. Does it have the built in L.E.D. lights? Bosch makes 2 different trim router, the colt 1.0hp (5.6 amp) and the Colt 1.25hp (7amp). Have you tried the Bosch Colt 1.25hp (7amp) router? If so how does it compare to the Dewalt 611? I have been looking to up grade, and the Bosch feels like it very well made, smooth height adjusting and it looks like it has the power I'm looking for. And by the way, I've been married long enough to know Its a lot easier to just say "yes honey your right" LOL. Thanks again guys. You guys are awesome.
Thanks so much for watching. Glad you liked it. The Bauer do not have the built in lights. Not a factor for me because I always use separate lights anyway. I have the Bosch Colt but I have the older version, 1.0 HP. Haven't tried the bigger one yet. That maybe the next one for me...SHHH don't tell Vicki. I do say "Yes honey you're right" more than I like to admit.... Happy you found us and like what we do.
I just purchased the base plate from your site. Is it necessary to cut the 2” hole on the back like you did or can I use the router with only one window (as is)?
Thank you for the business, we really appreciate it. For me that would be yes. Here's a video where I talk about why I do the modification. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7n8KZDUdKfI.html Hope this helps...
** IEC 60417-5007[5], the power-on symbol (line) open circuit, appearing on a button or one end of a toggle switch indicates that the control places the equipment into a fully powered state. IEC5008 Off Symbol.svg ** IEC 60417-5008[6], the power-off symbol (circle) closed circuit on a button or toggle, indicates that using the control will disconnect power to the device.
Thanks Jon, glad you liked it. No it's a special hole pattern (different from the Makita) so we have a base made specially to fit it. It's on the website.
I took your advice after our phone conversation on Sunday and went back to Harbor Freight and I ended up buying the Bauer my question is if I send you the base can you drill the hole and put your base on and if so how much would that cost?
We have it on our website. Here's the link to the Bauer base plate www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=6&product_id=538 If you have any other questions you can email me directly, eric@makeawoodsign.com
Can someone tell me the exact diameter of the bauer aluminum body?.. and the lower rpm range can be a plus. The dewalt starts at 16k vs 10k on the bauer. And is the bauer collet nut interchangeable with the makita or bosch or dewalt?
The Bauer motor diameter is approx 2.540. I don't use lower RPM on any wood I cut. I don't know if the collet nuts are interchangeable. I would not suggest switching collet nuts or collets to any other router.
WHAT DO THE “O” AND “-“ SYMBOLS MEAN ON THE POWER SWITCH? The power switch is a rocker switch and it has two symbols on the face: “O” and “-“. They are the International symbols for power “On” and power “Off”. “O” means the power is OFF and “-“means the power is ON.
It cannot be letter O = off because both words On and Off started from O letter. It’s circle 0 that mean off. Means no anything plugged in the electrical circle.
What about longevity? I need a new router since my last one burnt up but I rarely use it so I don't want to spend alot. Between this one and the Ryobi full size router for $15 more. Just don't really like the Bauer only having a 90 day warranty. Just going to be doing round overs mainly.
I've had no issues with the Bauer. I think it's a great deal. I think they have a extended warranty available, but that's extra cost. If you're only doing round overs I would think this would last for years, just my opinion...
hi guys! LOVED this video! Love Eric's humor! I believe it is a zero and a one. Zero and one is a binary code. Here is info: What does 1 and 0 mean in binary code besides on and off? Binary code, code used in digital computers, based on a binary number system in which there are only two possible states, off and on, usually symbolized by 0 and 1. ... A device called a clock sends out regular pulses, and components such as transistors switch on (1) or off (0) to pass or block the pulses.
Thank you Sue. So glad you enjoy Vicki and I jousting... Thanks you for looking up the answer for me. So just to be clear? You're saying I was right and Vicki was wrong... LOL just kidding...
good info. but here’s an idea for you. push the switch side that has the dash, make a sign that says. “free girl, name Vicky, take her away today” i’m just kidding Vicky LOL
What is the price of the Router that you like the red one and where can I get 1 of those plates that you have on there I am going to try to make family signs for their bedrooms with their names on it so people know whose Room is who just something nice to put over their doorway please comment back thank you so very much for this now Harbor freight sells this
Looks like the Bauer Trim router is about $75 regular price. You can get the base plate from our website www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/ If you have any other questions please let me know, eric@makeawoodsign.com
@@oldave100 Thank you so very much I am glad you got back to me I've been one to do something for my nieces and nephew use make little name tags with wood with their names on it for their bedrooms just something different thank you very much
thanks the alum body is smaller diameter than makita so that wont work for me..i use the router as a spindle for my cnc machine and diameter needs to be same if i want to use the same spindle bracket...and i need lower rpms for doing aluminum which is why i like the 10k start..oh well..thanks for the info
I feel your pain Eric but one thing I learned after 25 years of marriage 99.9% of the time The Queen Is Right the rest of the time we can just let them think they're right and get away with it thank you very much for the review I've been debating on buying a new router but really can't swing the cost of a good one like the DeWalt 611 although I do want to try to find one with an interior light
Thank you for your sympathy my friend, I need it... I never really care if the router has an internal light or not. I always need extra, even f it's a cheep flex head desk lamp.
Can you cut a template with Bauer, since it has enough power? I seen some older videos with your father talking about using a Porter-cable template guide.Can a template guide fit on it for the spiral bit?
We actually make the router base plates. You can email vickiwithdavesigns.com and she can give you the international ordering process. If you have any other questions you can email me at eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you
Always love watching your videos.. laugh a bit and learn a lot, but I just have to say, speaking of laughing, this is one of those videos one has to laugh about. in this case, a router comparison. you can take the best router in the world, but if you put a crappy bit in it, you will get crappy results. likewise, if you put a sharp bit in a so so router, you can get excellent results. Of course having the right power does help however.
Thank you for watching and the kind words, and input. I totally agree. A good router is important, however I have said for years 80-90% of making a good freehand carved sign is the RIGHT BITS & THE RIGHT WOOD. Beyond that it's a few details & practice...
Yes all the palm routers in the summertime get hot. That's another reason having a base plate with handles is a good idea. Also you can ad moleskin to the side of the housing and it works great.
The bauer branded hf stuff does seem better made but are also more pricey than the junk chic elect crap...hf does seem to be carrying higher quality more pricey products and have eliminated the 20% coupon and when they do have the coupon its not usable on 90% of the items anyways..seems hf is changing their marketing towards quality and less on cheap price only.
