PC 7518 Router

[Andrew Kertesz]

I bought a lift for my router table and am looking for a good router. I see that WC has the PC 7518 motor only on sale for $259.00. My question is: Are current versions of this router worth the money?

[Bill Wyko]

IMHO it's the industry standard, everything out there is made to work with it and adapters for everything else. You have no worries.

[Andrew Kertesz]

Thanks Bill. I thought I saw a thread where somebody was complaining about the quality of the newer stuff. I have an older PC circular saw from my construction days that is still going strong, must be 25 - 30 yrs. old.

[Bill Wyko]

I have 4 PC 7518's, one of them is new. It's just as rock solid as my older ones.

[Alan Lightstone]

It's solid as a rock. Works great in my Router table.

[Andrew Kertesz]

Thanks Bill and Alan... I went to the local WC and pulled the trigger on the motor only deal, $277.00 out the door. Now I just need to wait for my lift to be delivered.

[Jim Neeley]

7518 is a rock-solid tank.. the kind of tool that used to be the norm... with speed control. <g>

[Dave Zellers]

I thought I had this router but when I just checked, mine says model 75361. I've had it a pretty long time (10-15 years?) so is it just an earlier version?

EDIT: Poking around, I think the 75361 is the base for the 7518 and 7519 router.

So never mind.

[Michael Heffernan]

Andy K, what router lift did you get?
I just pulled the trigger on an Incra Mast-r-lift. Got a great deal on a PC7518 (with base). Swapping out my 2.25 Triton router in my table now. The triton has been great for the past 5 years. Had to replace the worm drive, but it's been rock solid. I want a little more power and ease of use with the Mast-r-lift. Ordered a Wixey height DRO as well. Can't wait to get it all up and running.