Build a written quote
Turn list prices into a proper machine brief. Choose the base router, add the parts that matter to your workshop, then send the selection through for a written quote.
Start with the machine that matches the work
The first number on the tool is the base machine price, shown ex VAT. That figure is for the router in the listed configuration, before extras such as vacuum hold-down, dust extraction, cutter sets or installation items are added.
Choose the machine by the sheet size and the kind of work you cut most often. A cabinet shop cutting melamine boards all week will brief the machine differently to a sign workshop trimming PVC, acrylic and composite panel. If your jobs vary a lot, note the material range in the final message so the written quote can reflect it properly.
- Base router prices are ex VAT unless stated otherwise.
- The machine selection is the starting point, not the full working package.
- Table size affects material yield, floor space and transport.
- Router power and spindle type should suit the daily cutting load.
Add the options that change how the machine works
The add-ons in the tool are there to build a realistic cutting package and a complete total. Vacuum beds, pumps, dust extraction and tooling each affect the way the router performs on a real job. A low entry price can look fine on paper and still leave out parts you need on day one.
Vacuum hold-down matters most where full sheets, nested parts and small components are part of the normal run. Dust extraction matters for workshop cleanliness and for cut quality, especially in board products. Tooling is often priced lower than people expect, and it still needs to be listed clearly because bit choice changes with material and finish.
- Vacuum bed pricing usually covers the bed setup, with the pump listed separately.
- Dust extraction is quoted as a machine-side item, not a full factory ducting project.
- Tooling totals depend on the mix of compression, straight, ballnose or V-cut bits.
- If you need multiple spoilboards or extra collets, note that in the message field.
Read the total with the right caution
The running total is a budgeting figure based on published list prices. It is useful for comparing one setup against another and for deciding whether a manual tool change router or an automatic tool-change machine fits your workload. Use it as an early budgeting figure before the written quote is checked in full.
Your written quote is where the line items are checked and set out properly. That quote can include the machine, selected options and the commercial wording needed for internal approval or finance discussions. Delivery, rigging, offloading and regional transport can change between Pinetown, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay or inland sites, so those items need a proper look before the figure is treated as final.
- VAT must be added where applicable.
- Transport and installation may be separate line items.
- Power requirements should be matched to your premises before sign-off.
- Municipal access, stairs or tight loading bays can affect delivery cost.
Send enough detail for a usable written quote
Once you have built the machine package, send it with the workshop details through our contact form. A short plain note is better than a long vague one. Tell us what you cut, your sheet size, whether you need vacuum hold-down, and whether the quote is for production, shopfitting or joinery work. That avoids a quote built around the wrong assumptions.
If finance is part of the plan, say so in the message and include the approximate deposit you have in mind. If the machine is going into coastal humidity, heavy MDF work, or a shared factory with strict dust control, mention that too. Those small points often matter more than people think and they help keep the quote useful and clear.
- Include the town or city where the machine will be delivered.
- List the materials you cut most often.
- Note whether three-phase power is available on site.
- Add any must-have items you do not want left off the quote.
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Questions we get asked
What does the figure cover?
The tool gives a working total from published list prices, usually shown ex VAT. The written quote confirms the selected machine, options and any delivery or installation items.
Can I use this for finance planning?
It is useful for early budgeting and for comparing configurations. For finance paperwork, use the written quote together with the finance estimate page where needed.
What if I need an item that is not in the builder?
Send the machine choice and the missing requirement through our contact form with a short note. Common extras include different tooling mixes, hold-down items and workshop-specific delivery considerations.
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