Best Place to buy a Multi-Router ???

[Rob Will]

I am interested in purchasing a Multi-Router.
Does anyone offer a good deal on a fully loaded package?
What is the best place for me to buy one?

Would you sell a MAKA mortiser and get a Multi-Router?

Thanks for your advice,

Rob

[Dewey Torres]

Try David J. Marks Website. Not sure as I have never purchased such a machine but should be worth a look.

http://www.djmarks.com/multirouter.asp

Happy shopping...
Dewey

[Bill Wyko]

I just looked at it a couple days ago at djmarks.com, it's around 2695.00 plus options like air power clamping. If you get one, you know we all want to know what you think.:D

[Doug Shepard]

If it's the same package it looks like HH has it for the same prce
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1952

[Rick Lizek]

Ultimately they all get them from JDS
http://www.jdstools.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=5

I've been using a slot mortiser for 25 years as well as all the shops around me. OK, two guys have the multirouter. I prefer this type...
http://www.lagunatools.com/platinummortiser3.htm
I don't need the bells and whistles of the MR and much prefer the quieter induction motor and the lower speed range is much more useful for drilling as I can use it as a doweling machine or horizontal drill press.

[Mark Singer]

Ultimately they all get them from JDS
http://www.jdstools.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=5

I've been using a slot mortiser for 25 years as well as all the shops around me. OK, two guys have the multirouter. I prefer this type...
http://www.lagunatools.com/platinummortiser3.htm
I don't need the bells and whistles of the MR and much prefer the quieter induction motor and the lower speed range is much more useful for drilling as I can use it as a doweling machine or horizontal drill press.

I agree, I really like the slot mortiser

[Rob Will]

What I was asking is whether or not all Multi-Router dealers are the same price and if anybody offers a special deal on a fully equipped package.

On a different note, the Mortise Pal looks like a nice tool and it takes up like zero shop space.

Suggestions?

Rob

[Rick Lizek]

I've been following slot mortisers closely for many years and have even converted old handmills. I'm pretty sure prices are pretty much fixed on the Multi-router. I think the Laguan slot mortiser I linked to is the best deal going except for the Grizzly G-0540
http://www.woodcentral.com/articles/reviews/articles_729.shtml
The Wirth machine from Woodworkers Supply is as close as you are going to get to the bells and whistles of the Multi-router
http://www.woodworker.com/cgi-bin/fullpres.exe?partnum=95-100
The morise pal can't compare to the speed and ease of a dedicated slot mortiser
http://www.mortisepal.com/purchase.html
The G-0540 would be the better deal in my opinion.

[Rob Will]

Thanks Rick,
Is that price on Laguna's website correct?

Rob

[Rick Lizek]

As far as I know. Call them to verify.

[Peter Quinn]

I ordered the Laguna about a month ago. The price is correct, plus you pay freight FOB. The first shipment of machines scheduled to arive mid to late March was already sold out. I'm on a list for the second shipment due late March, early April (slow boat from China...literally) which they claimed was almost sold out. After that they were talking June?