ROUTER

everyone has their fav router brands and model I have 2 Porter Cables.
The big beast is in my router table - 7518. The plunge router is one that
has gotten a lot of bad press, but I haven't had any trouble with mine -
7529 plunge 2 1/4 or so HP. If you aren't gonna put it in a table, look
very carefully at the ergonomics. The best ratings in the world will not
overcome a poor fit in your hands. Take everyone's opinion, including
mine, with a grain of salt. Go kick the tires. That's the best advice I
can dispense for you.

dave

hdmundt wrote:

> I'm considering an upgrade from my approximately 25-year-old Craftsman
> 1.5 HP router. I've read the rec.woodworking archive on comparative
> routers. I noticed that Porter Cable, Makita, Ryobi, and Bosch were
> the brands that were discussed almost exclusively. (Milwaukee got one
> or two mentions and DeWalt got no mention at all). These posts were
> relatively old. Would anyone like to make a recommendation?
>
> For my projected needs, I think I'm going with a fixed base, 1/2", VS
> unit with a 10amp rating. I'd prefer to buy American -- does that
> limit me to PC, Bosch, Milwaukee and DeWalt?
>
> Thanks.

>I'd prefer to buy American

All American products are made in China these days. ;-)

Yes I know thats not actually possible but having been made in China they
ship stuff to the states and they put a sticker on it or tighten a bolt a
quarter turn and then they can say "made in america".

Adam.






"hdmundt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm considering an upgrade from my approximately 25-year-old Craftsman
> 1.5 HP router. I've read the rec.woodworking archive on comparative
> routers. I noticed that Porter Cable, Makita, Ryobi, and Bosch were
> the brands that were discussed almost exclusively. (Milwaukee got one
> or two mentions and DeWalt got no mention at all). These posts were
> relatively old. Would anyone like to make a recommendation?
>
> For my projected needs, I think I'm going with a fixed base, 1/2", VS
> unit with a 10amp rating. I'd prefer to buy American -- does that
> limit me to PC, Bosch, Milwaukee and DeWalt?
>
> Thanks.

Do not leave out Triton, Hitachi or Fein or Festool.


On Thu, 07 Aug 2003 21:41:01 GMT, Evan James <[email protected]>
wrote:

>On 30 Jul 2003 06:03:25 -0700, [email protected] (hdmundt) wrote:
>
>>I'm considering an upgrade from my approximately 25-year-old Craftsman
>>1.5 HP router. I've read the rec.woodworking archive on comparative
>>routers. I noticed that Porter Cable, Makita, Ryobi, and Bosch were
>>the brands that were discussed almost exclusively. (Milwaukee got one
>>or two mentions and DeWalt got no mention at all). These posts were
>>relatively old. Would anyone like to make a recommendation?
>>
>>For my projected needs, I think I'm going with a fixed base, 1/2", VS
>>unit with a 10amp rating. I'd prefer to buy American -- does that
>>limit me to PC, Bosch, Milwaukee and DeWalt?
>>
>>Thanks.
>
>I couldn't help but notice that no one mentioned the Freud routers, I
>purchased a Freud 3 1/4hp variable speed with soft start, model
>FT2000E about 4 years ago best router I ever owned, but you should
>check out all your options, the Freud was the best one for me, came at
>a good price and has plenty of power.

I have the 621 and just got Pats bases for it.(www.patwarner.com)

I made my own subbase from some plexy I had lying around and it was a great
addition.
I decided to get pats b/c its a bit thicker and is cut to accept the PC
guide.

Id recommend getting the subbase if you get the router. Its a great
router - has served me well for 3+ years so far.



"Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> If this is the only router you'll have, then you should get a plunge
router.
> You'll appreciate the versatility and the plunge ability will allow you to
> do much more with the router safely.
>
> Check out www.patwarner.com for some discussion on different aspects of
> routing. His suggestion for a router if it is the only one you'll get is
> the 2 HP Dewalt plunge router (the DW 621), and I'd have to agree.
>
> Mike
>
>
> --
>
> There are no stupid questions.
> There are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
>
>
> "hdmundt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I'm considering an upgrade from my approximately 25-year-old Craftsman
> > 1.5 HP router. I've read the rec.woodworking archive on comparative
> > routers. I noticed that Porter Cable, Makita, Ryobi, and Bosch were
> > the brands that were discussed almost exclusively. (Milwaukee got one
> > or two mentions and DeWalt got no mention at all). These posts were
> > relatively old. Would anyone like to make a recommendation?
> >
> > For my projected needs, I think I'm going with a fixed base, 1/2", VS
> > unit with a 10amp rating. I'd prefer to buy American -- does that
> > limit me to PC, Bosch, Milwaukee and DeWalt?
> >
> > Thanks.
>
>

"hdmundt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> For my projected needs, I think I'm going with a fixed base, 1/2", VS
> unit with a 10amp rating. I'd prefer to buy American -- does that
> limit me to PC, Bosch, Milwaukee and DeWalt?

Well, Bosch GmBH is German, so that's out. Millwaukee is owned by Atlas
Copco AB of Sweden, so they're out too. And Porter-Cable and DeWalt's
components are made in China, Malaysia, Mexico, Trinidad, Canada, Spain and
Chile, so they're out too, I guess-- although the DeWalt label is printed in
the USA. :-)
-- Ernie

On 30 Jul 2003 06:03:25 -0700, [email protected] (hdmundt) wrote:

>I'm considering an upgrade from my approximately 25-year-old Craftsman
>1.5 HP router. I've read the rec.woodworking archive on comparative
>routers. I noticed that Porter Cable, Makita, Ryobi, and Bosch were
>the brands that were discussed almost exclusively. (Milwaukee got one
>or two mentions and DeWalt got no mention at all). These posts were
>relatively old. Would anyone like to make a recommendation?
>
>For my projected needs, I think I'm going with a fixed base, 1/2", VS
>unit with a 10amp rating. I'd prefer to buy American -- does that
>limit me to PC, Bosch, Milwaukee and DeWalt?
>
>Thanks.

I couldn't help but notice that no one mentioned the Freud routers, I
purchased a Freud 3 1/4hp variable speed with soft start, model
FT2000E about 4 years ago best router I ever owned, but you should
check out all your options, the Freud was the best one for me, came at
a good price and has plenty of power.