Router and vacuum selection Australia simple answer

[Offgrid500]

I would love to buy a Maslow machine whilst there still available
Please I’m not a tinkerer I just want a simple answer best router and vacuum available in oz
Cheers

[Gero]

@Offgrid500

I just want a simple answer

Welcome!
I want simple answers too
Regarding the router in Australia the answers might be in this 167 posts long thread.

Router Recommendation (Australia)

Does anyone have experience/recommendations for a suitable router that can be sourced in Australia. 240V.

Edit: Although I’m on the other side of the globe, perhaps an advice form someone who went for the only router he could find being capable of accommodating the Z-Motor.
Check other options rather then going with a compromise.

We don’t have feedback on spindles, but It’s what I am going to try next after this:

Check out alternative options like:
http://maslowcommunitygarden.org/The-Meticulous-Z-Axis.html

Wall tilting frame

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My take on a Sled with No Bricks and Using a Spindle (Lots of Pictures)

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before you put down the money.

[Offgrid500]

Maybe I just buy a couple of rigid from the states and run with that…plus a converter.
I started reading the 176 message forum and just got lost…

[Gero]

We have a couple of folks in Australia running Maslows. Hope they jump here in this post and share their experience.

[Offgrid500]

It’s got to the stage where I am going to pass on buying one.
As much as I would love and use one it seems like a heap of tinkering and fine tuning
I would hope for plug and play.