Routers and dovetail question?

[Chris Mehl]

I am getting a 2 3/4 hp Milwaukee router. Do I need a special base to cut dovetails or will the base that came with it do?

[Jeff Cremers]

yes a dovetail jig and bits.

[Michael Gibbons]

Chris the router plate will work as is providing that you have the bushings needed that fit that router. A lot of after market bushings are set up to fit the Porter-Cable routers only. Some come with adapters that will make them work. I have a Keller DT jig and he uses bits that have guide bearings so that's not an issue.

[Alex Berkovsky]

yes a dovetail jig and bits.Jeff,
I think Chris is asking if he will need to replace the stock router base, not what he will need to cut the dovetails.

Chris,
You don't have to replace the subbase. I replaced mine with Pat Warner's (http://patwarner.com/round_subbase.html) subbase because it is clear and it's easier to see whet I am cutting the dovetails.

[Jeff Cremers]

you know Alex that makes more sense but when I was reading it the first time and someone at work was talking to me that is the first thing that came to my mind. haha
Jeff