Michael Zerance
10-28-2016, 6:26 PM
I am looking to get a mid-size router for handheld use that has built-in dust collection. I believe the Porter Cable 892 and the DeWalt 618 are contenders but I have no experience with either.
I have a bunch of PC 690 routers which are great but they have no dust collection. I also have the Bosch 1617evs with the dust collection accessories but I hate fumbling with the screws and attachments and have dedicated that router to the router table.
I would consider dust collection attachments for the 690 routers but I don't believe there is anything available.
I hesitate to get the PC 892 because it doesn't appear to be of the same build or design quality as my 690 and 7518 routers which are good, no-frills production machines.
Any thoughts? I'm not going to consider Festool...just throwing that out there.
I have a bunch of PC 690 routers which are great but they have no dust collection. I also have the Bosch 1617evs with the dust collection accessories but I hate fumbling with the screws and attachments and have dedicated that router to the router table.
I would consider dust collection attachments for the 690 routers but I don't believe there is anything available.
I hesitate to get the PC 892 because it doesn't appear to be of the same build or design quality as my 690 and 7518 routers which are good, no-frills production machines.
Any thoughts? I'm not going to consider Festool...just throwing that out there.