D handle router...

Porter cable has one for the 690 and the 890. Get it as part of a set
because the separate d-handle is $100 at rockler, and I think $70 on
amazon.

I was going to get one for use with the 690 and leigh d-4. I think the
d-handle would give me better control. Then I got that new bosch colt.
Now, I think I'm going to get a larger clear base and attach two large
shop-made wooden handles to it. I think that will better provide the
control and light weight I'm really after.

brian

To me the main advantage is the added safety of turning the router off
by just letting go of the trigger rather than reaching hand-over hand
to flip the switch on the motor.

Segment extracted from router CD:
Users of D-handled routers like the switch-in-hand and claim they have
=E2=80=9Cmore control=E2=80=9D. Few other advantages are reported. D-handled
routers are outsold by their two handled counterparts by more than 8 to
1=2E They are the least popular of all routers and more expensive than
their two handled fixed based relatives. Moreover, and to this
woodworker, they have control problems. Like the circular saw, their
feed direction should be in line with
=E2=97=8F D-HANDLED ROUTERS
the handle axis and when you=E2=80=99re behind the handle you can=E2=80=99t=
see the
cutter, (Fig.-5). Turning corners on the outside of stock requires high
skill to keep the router from rocking. It=E2=80=99s a lot more difficult to
use one with an edge guide. Expect the cord set to be in the way when
the tool is upside down for bit changes. The Bosch 1618 will not rest
upside because of the wire. The high up handle grip will require some
getting use to, to keep the router balanced. The two-handled fixed base
takes less effort and skill to control.

http://www.patwarner.com (Routers)

"Brian" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Anyone have a preference of a D handle router over the plain knob? They do
> seem better for handling and maneuvering. They only ones I found so far
> are Dewalt and Makita. Any suggestions??
Small Router Knobs
Medium Router 1 D Handle
Bid Router 2 D Handles

Dave



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>D-handled
>routers are outsold by their two handled counterparts by more than 8 to 1.

Is it that people don't like d-handles so stores don't stock them, or
stores don't stock them so people don't buy them (thus skewing the
numbers)? Norm seems to like his D-handled 690.

brian

"Brian" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Anyone have a preference of a D handle router over the plain knob? They do
> seem better for handling and maneuvering. They only ones I found so far
> are Dewalt and Makita. Any suggestions??
I have a Bosch 1617 and a 1618. Always use the 1618. Having the switch in
the handle is nice. I also have a clear extended base on the other side.
The combination is great.

"Brian" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Anyone have a preference of a D handle router over the plain knob? They do
> seem better for handling and maneuvering. They only ones I found so far
> are Dewalt and Makita. Any suggestions??

I have a Ryobi that came with several bases, including
a D-handle. I think I tried it once then put it aside. Maybe
it's "old dog, new tricks."

Jim Stuyck

Have identical Makita 1101 routers: one D-handle and the other a two-knob
type. Used the D-handle a couple of times and put it away when I found it
difficult to control when using a guide or straight edge. When doing tasks
such as solid surface countertop work, I much prefer the two-knob
arrangement as the router seems better balanced and much easier to control.
I suspect that if one is knocking the square edge off of a table top with a
round-over bit with a pilot bearing, the D-handle would be fine.


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> "Brian" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Anyone have a preference of a D handle router over the plain knob? They
do
> > seem better for handling and maneuvering. They only ones I found so far
> > are Dewalt and Makita. Any suggestions??
> Small Router Knobs
> Medium Router 1 D Handle
> Bid Router 2 D Handles
>
> Dave
>
>
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