I recall some time ago before I purchased a router, hearing/reading about
the Hitachi M12V plunge router as being a very good router. I did purchase
the Hitachi KM12VC w/ fixed and plunge base, which is a great router, IMO, I
have the opportunity to purchase a used M12V for a very good price, at least
I think it's a good price, which I was thinking of using for a router table.
Therefore, I can use my KM12VC for free routing and the M12V for table
routing and not worry about removing a router all the time.
Any input about this router and the idea of using two routers for what I
stated?
Thank you
On Apr 12, 9:36=A0pm, "SBH" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I recall some time ago before I purchased a router, hearing/reading about
> the Hitachi M12V plunge router as being a very good router. I did purchase=
> the Hitachi KM12VC w/ fixed and plunge base, which is a great router, IMO,=
I
> have the opportunity to purchase a used M12V for a very good price, at lea=
st
> I think it's a good price, which I was thinking of using for a router tabl=
e.
> Therefore, I can use my KM12VC for free routing and the M12V for table
> routing and not worry about removing a router all the time.
>
> Any input about this router and the idea of using two routers for what I
> stated?
>
> Thank you
Do it.
On Apr 12, 8:36=A0pm, "SBH" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I recall some time ago before I purchased a router, hearing/reading about
> the Hitachi M12V plunge router as being a very good router. I did purchase=
> the Hitachi KM12VC w/ fixed and plunge base, which is a great router, IMO,=
I
> have the opportunity to purchase a used M12V for a very good price, at lea=
st
> I think it's a good price, which I was thinking of using for a router tabl=
e.
> Therefore, I can use my KM12VC for free routing and the M12V for table
> routing and not worry about removing a router all the time.
>
> Any input about this router and the idea of using two routers for what I
> stated?
>
> Thank you
A man can't have too many routers.
DonkeyHody
"If ignorance is bliss, why aren't more people happy?"
On Apr 12, 11:04 pm, "Max" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "SBH" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
> >I recall some time ago before I purchased a router, hearing/reading about
> >the Hitachi M12V plunge router as being a very good router. I did purchase
> >the Hitachi KM12VC w/ fixed and plunge base, which is a great router, IMO,
> >I have the opportunity to purchase a used M12V for a very good price, at
> >least I think it's a good price, which I was thinking of using for a router
> >table. Therefore, I can use my KM12VC for free routing and the M12V for
> >table routing and not worry about removing a router all the time.
>
> > Any input about this router and the idea of using two routers for what I
> > stated?
>
> > Thank you
>
> I have 2 M12Vs. I use one for stiles, one for rails, and a Milwaukee
> 5625-20 for raised panels.
> For "free" routing, a DeWalt 621, a 618. A Hitachi M8V, Porter Cable 7310,
> a Bosch "Colt" and a Craftsman 17542.
>
> I haven't had a problem with any of them but I think the M12V is overkill
> for "hand" or "free" routing.
> But if you can get one at a "very good" price, go for it.
>
> Max
I agree. That's the combination I have. The M12V is a fine table
router if a little big for hand use.
"SBH" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I recall some time ago before I purchased a router, hearing/reading about
>the Hitachi M12V plunge router as being a very good router. I did purchase
>the Hitachi KM12VC w/ fixed and plunge base, which is a great router, IMO,
>I have the opportunity to purchase a used M12V for a very good price, at
>least I think it's a good price, which I was thinking of using for a router
>table. Therefore, I can use my KM12VC for free routing and the M12V for
>table routing and not worry about removing a router all the time.
>
> Any input about this router and the idea of using two routers for what I
> stated?
>
> Thank you
I have 2 M12Vs. I use one for stiles, one for rails, and a Milwaukee
5625-20 for raised panels.
For "free" routing, a DeWalt 621, a 618. A Hitachi M8V, Porter Cable 7310,
a Bosch "Colt" and a Craftsman 17542.
I haven't had a problem with any of them but I think the M12V is overkill
for "hand" or "free" routing.
But if you can get one at a "very good" price, go for it.
Max