Nathan Callender
03-19-2010, 5:35 PM
Hey all - I'm planning on getting a new router that will be primarily used in a table but occasionally free handed. I have a small Craftsman 1.5hp single speed router that is good for small detail work, but I've been doing some cabinet raised panel doors and have a 20 more to make and need an upgrade. :-)
So, I'm trying to choose between these two. The big debate is that I'm trying to find one of the quieter routers, which is what is drawing me toward the VC, but I'd also like as much power as possible for the table. Also, for those that have either, or both, I'm not going to be using a lift in the table, so that's another point to take into consideration.
So, for mostly table use, occasional free hand use, and with a focus on keeping the noise down a little, which way would you go and why?
So, I'm trying to choose between these two. The big debate is that I'm trying to find one of the quieter routers, which is what is drawing me toward the VC, but I'd also like as much power as possible for the table. Also, for those that have either, or both, I'm not going to be using a lift in the table, so that's another point to take into consideration.
So, for mostly table use, occasional free hand use, and with a focus on keeping the noise down a little, which way would you go and why?