Serge Pelletier
12-31-2006, 5:00 PM
Hi. I'm new to this forum and I'm starting woodworking.
I'm seeking help in purchasing 2 routers(plunge and fixed ).
I'm looking for quality routers that can be used with a table(and one hand free).
My needs: - variable speed motor;
- dust collector;
- 1/2 and 1/4 collets
- easy to change bits under the table;
- used with a good quality bits (Freud,CMT);
-:confused: a good router table and lift: Do I need one of these? Which one will be better to use with a brand mark router?
3 1/4 HP: for raised panels in a table
- Hitachi M12V(350$ CDN);
- PC 7518 (?$);
- Freud FT2200VCEP (269 $CDN);
- Milwaukee 5625-20 (450$CDN);
- Triton TRC001(298$CDN) Switch issue
causing fire;
2 1/4 HP: for general routing task and hand free
- Freud FT1700VCE (235$ CDN);
- Triton MOF001KC(198$CDN);
- PC 891 (379$CDN);
- Bosch 1617EVSPK (397$CDN) I have read
about a couple of Bosch problems(switch
issue and corrosion);
1 13/4 HP: forgeneral routing task and hand free
- PC 694VK(297$CDN) plus Router bits set
(PCRB506) free;
What about Dewalt's routers? Any suggestions.
I have read all kind of reviews(Tom Hintz, Bill Esposito, the routerman(Pat Warner) and a french review Réno-Bricolage). I can't decide wich way to go.
Since I live in Canada, I can't purchase from Amazon USA.
Thanks, Serge :)
I'm seeking help in purchasing 2 routers(plunge and fixed ).
I'm looking for quality routers that can be used with a table(and one hand free).
My needs: - variable speed motor;
- dust collector;
- 1/2 and 1/4 collets
- easy to change bits under the table;
- used with a good quality bits (Freud,CMT);
-:confused: a good router table and lift: Do I need one of these? Which one will be better to use with a brand mark router?
3 1/4 HP: for raised panels in a table
- Hitachi M12V(350$ CDN);
- PC 7518 (?$);
- Freud FT2200VCEP (269 $CDN);
- Milwaukee 5625-20 (450$CDN);
- Triton TRC001(298$CDN) Switch issue
causing fire;
2 1/4 HP: for general routing task and hand free
- Freud FT1700VCE (235$ CDN);
- Triton MOF001KC(198$CDN);
- PC 891 (379$CDN);
- Bosch 1617EVSPK (397$CDN) I have read
about a couple of Bosch problems(switch
issue and corrosion);
1 13/4 HP: forgeneral routing task and hand free
- PC 694VK(297$CDN) plus Router bits set
(PCRB506) free;
What about Dewalt's routers? Any suggestions.
I have read all kind of reviews(Tom Hintz, Bill Esposito, the routerman(Pat Warner) and a french review Réno-Bricolage). I can't decide wich way to go.
Since I live in Canada, I can't purchase from Amazon USA.
Thanks, Serge :)