View Full Version : Is this router a great buy or should I pass?
Louis Brandt
03-22-2008, 3:43 PM
One of our Home Depots has on clearance (and they have more than one) a Milwaukee fixed base 1 3/4 HP router. I didn't write down the model number, but according to the specs it is 11 amp, but it appears (unless I read it wrong) to be only a single speed (24,000 rpm) router. It's on clearance for $65, and it shows its regular price to be $158.
Louis
glenn bradley
03-22-2008, 3:58 PM
Sounds like a 5615. For $65, I'd grab it and I already have one. I love it. I set it up with an offset base and use it for edge treatments and the DT jig. I've used is a half dozen times this morning as a matter of fact.
If it is of any future interest, the 5616-24 Combo kit 2.25HP VS motor and bases are all interchangeable with the 5615. I have that kit as well. Also a 5625 in the table.
No, I'm not an employee . . . I have other brands as well ;-)
P.s. Where are you, I may go grab one.
Louis Brandt
03-22-2008, 4:01 PM
I'm in Shreveport, Louisiana
J. Z. Guest
03-22-2008, 4:57 PM
I would take it as a spare & leave it set up with a dovetail bit just for use with a dovetail jig.
Milwaukee quality is unbeatable.
Richard M. Wolfe
03-22-2008, 4:57 PM
I don't know the tool, but for $65 for a name brand 1 3/4 horse router I'd buy one if for nothing else to have as a backup, or to have as a dedicated job tool (I have an old router dedicated to a plywood dado bit). .......or sell it on Craigslist for $100. :D :D
John Shuk
03-22-2008, 9:00 PM
I have one and it a great router.
bob bronner
03-22-2008, 9:07 PM
I have this router and love it. its a great router table unit because of the micro adjust feature. dont hesitate. BUY IT!
Jim Becker
03-22-2008, 9:44 PM
$65 for a quality fixed base, single speed router is a steal...
Vernon Taylor
03-23-2008, 12:28 AM
This is my favorite router out of 10. Great for hand held use and I have mounted it in a table. I wish I had the extra money to buy another.Don't let it get away.
Joe Chritz
03-23-2008, 2:38 AM
Any decent router for $65 is a buy it now kinda deal. Even if I set it up with a roundover or dovetail bit it is well worth that money anyday.
Buy it for $65 and ship it to me. I'll send a check today.
Joe
Johnny Kleso
03-23-2008, 3:08 AM
Buy two and sell one on eBay next month..
I have one I paid $79 for a recon but have not used it.. Comes with a 5 year warranty..
FWW rated the 2 1/2 first in a router test a few moths back..
scott spencer
03-23-2008, 7:14 AM
That's a surprisingly strong router for it's amp rating, feels good in these hands, and is built like a tank. That's about half price....they'll go fast!
Mike Cutler
03-23-2008, 8:14 AM
Buy it Louis. It's a very nice hand held router. I'll be at my local 'Borg today looking for electrical stuff. If they have that router at $65.00 I'll be buying one.;)
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