Is this router a great buy or should I pass?

[Louis Brandt]

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]

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]

I'm in Shreveport, Louisiana

[J. Z. Guest]

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]

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]

I have one and it a great router.

[bob bronner]

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]

$65 for a quality fixed base, single speed router is a steal...

[Vernon Taylor]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.;)