Anyone used the MLCS 3HP router?

[Andrew Levine]

$200 seems like great price for a big table router - anyone used it? Is it comparable to the big PC?

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/u-turn-lift.html#router_motor_anchor

[scott spencer]

I haven't tried it, but anytime something is new, my question is what advantage does it offer over similar more proven tool like the Hitachi M12V2 or others?

[Richard Coers]

Not tried it, but I don't even like the PC. I can't imagine a cheaper knockoff version would be equal or better. The PC has outdated electronics and is really slow to respond to load. I had one with a big raised panel bit in it. When you started in end grain, you had to slow the feed to let the rpms come back up. Then you got out of the end grain, and the speed went above the set speed. It is big, and heavy duty, but there are lots better choices out there.

[Andrew Levine]

Recommendations?

[joseph f merz]

http://bigskytool.com/Hitachi_M12V_3-14_Peak_HP_Router_Plunge_Electronic_Variable_Speed _(Reconditioned)___i308.aspx I have gotten some great deals from this place .To bad this one is out of stock . I do not have a big issue as previous poster with speeds .Just never occurred to me maybe .needs to have variable speed after that my needs are in the fense used in the set-up .

[Wade Lippman]

Haven't tried this, but everything I have gotten from MLCS has been poor. I bought a spiral router bit for box joints, but couldn't get the joints to fit. Turns out the bit was undersized. MLCS told me is was in spec. So I would expect their router to be in spec also, even if it didn't turn on.

I went with a Milwaukee a few months ago.

[Bill Geibe]

<<Recommendations?>>

I was looking around to replace the PC7518 under my table rather than add a lift. A lot of guys were liking the Triton TRA001. I bought one and am really pleased with it. It's designed primarily for under the table and has above table adjustment, above table bit change, automatic spindle lock and excellent dust collection. It's smooth and powerful, too.

Bill

[Rick Potter]

I had a speed problem with my big PC in a router table. It is the 5 speed model. I took the switch apart, and it was full of sawdust. Since cleaning, it has been fine.

Rick Potter

[Andrew Levine]

I already have a lift - so I don't need one with above-the-table adjustment.

How does the Hitachi M12V convert to under-table use? Does the motor separate from the plunge base?