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One of the things i have looked at recently are display cases for various models and these can be quite expensive. Cornwall model boats sell display case wood strip which is pre-slotted for glass or plastic but its limited in length. I was looking at a proxxon mp400 on the internet and have tried to see what it looks like on youtube but unable to decide if its something that would work well. Also confused as some places list it as an mp400 and others have a mp300. Still a way off from having the money saved to buy one but just trying to research what it might be like. Does anyone on the forum have any experience please of this tool and if so is it something you would recommend? This is what i have been looking at http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=182419470873&globalID=EBAY-GB Thanks in advance for any advice that can be offered. Happy Modelling
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Hi Mick,  I have an MP400, unused at this time till workshop rebuild is finished. I`m not sure where the MP300/400 comes from as even on the Proxxon site they show an MP300 in their MP400 video. Video top right of this linkI have various other Proxxon tools that I can highly recommend and have used to great effect. (Chopsaw/Disc sander/Miller. etc) One thing to be careful of though is your ebay link, as it is an import that may have continental plugs fitted. There are Uk based sellers on ebay or you could go direct to Proxxon or someone like RDG Tools. Hope this helps Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Derek Many thanks for that. I used this company in italy before for a couple of items and the are uk voltage with the correct plug being supplied. Like you i have a couple of their tools which as you say are very good but this one is a bit of an un-known. I don't want to go to the large bosch or black and decker type things because as well as the cost storage is a no go. I am still a way off committing to one just at the moment but was thinking it could pay for itself when you look at some of the case costs as well as such things as decorative base boards. Happy Modelling
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Its one of those things i keep looking at then prioratise somthing else lol I find axminster tools have the full range, great service and price “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Tony That's a nice looking machine! I've only ever used a 'full size' Black and Decker router and that wasn't the easiest thing to control! To be honest, for making the wooden slot bases for display cases I prefer to get various shaped profiles from the local DIY (from that multi cubby-hole unit)and simply glue them together to form the desired shape. For example, an ogee profile glued to a small square section with a flat section onto that will give a length with a 'slot'. Once glued and dried then sanded smooth and stain-varnished it looks just like a single machined length. As the profiles are about six foot long that's big enough for anything I'm likely to build!! You can see the effect in the closing stages of the Messines and Scramble diaries. Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Plymouth57 wrote:Hi Tony That's a nice looking machine! I've only ever used a 'full size' Black and Decker router and that wasn't the easiest thing to control! To be honest, for making the wooden slot bases for display cases I prefer to get various shaped profiles from the local DIY (from that multi cubby-hole unit)and simply glue them together to form the desired shape. For example, an ogee profile glued to a small square section with a flat section onto that will give a length with a 'slot'. Once glued and dried then sanded smooth and stain-varnished it looks just like a single machined length. As the profiles are about six foot long that's big enough for anything I'm likely to build!! You can see the effect in the closing stages of the Messines and Scramble diaries. Robin Robin Thanks for that. Never considered doing a composite to build a frame so that now needs some more thought as to which route i take. Happy Modelling
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Tony, I also have this machine. It is fine for what it does. It is a miniature router and will do well in softer woods including soft hardwoods, poplar etc. Not so well in maple or other hardwoods. The shortcomings are not in the machine but in the bits. Do not overhead them! They are shot when this happens. Remember the basic rule of feeds and speeds. As far as slot routing for a display case goes, or any long material feeds, this is not what you want. (BTW, I owned a woodworking tool store here in the States for ten years.) For our hobby work it is quite good. WATCH the bits! Tom
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tnequette wrote:Tony, I also have this machine. It is fine for what it does. It is a miniature router and will do well in softer woods including soft hardwoods, poplar etc. Not so well in maple or other hardwoods. The shortcomings are not in the machine but in the bits. Do not overhead them! They are shot when this happens. Remember the basic rule of feeds and speeds. As far as slot routing for a display case goes, or any long material feeds, this is not what you want. (BTW, I owned a woodworking tool store here in the States for ten years.) For our hobby work it is quite good. WATCH the bits! Tom Tom Really appreciate your info on this one. I am going to have to think again about this one now. Robin detailed how he makes up didplay case wood srips from pre-moulded sections available in the shops and having looked at 2 of his recommended builds this might be a better option for me. Many thanks again. Tony Happy Modelling
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It's a considered purchase. You have to determine how much use you would get from it which could end up being once every blue moon.
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Coming back to the topic question, the MP300 is obsolete and the MP400 having replaced it - the only difference is the housing and that some sellers are using incorrect photos. It likely the Jap import is the obsolete MP300.
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Tomick wrote:Coming back to the topic question, the MP300 is obsolete and the MP400 having replaced it - the only difference is the housing and that some sellers are using incorrect photos. It likely the Jap import is the obsolete MP300. Tom Many thanks for that. I did a great deal of searching and could not see any comparisons between the 2. Will have to give this one some more thought now but do appreciate all the comments I have had back from everyone kind enough to provide their views on this one. Happy Modelling
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