Hi, this is my first post here but I have searched a lot for the past days about routers. I'd like to begin wood working and eventually become kind of good at it.
About the router. I would like to use it mainly for edges and cutting right now but might be interested in some jigs at some point(dovetail for example) and dados/rabbet. I will principally use MDF at the beginning.
Since I have a limited budget and consider buying used to be able get a better router, I came up with 3 options and would like to have your input.
Triton 2 1/4 HP: I read many good reviews about it. Dust collection seems to be a strong plus. Few accessories with the kit. I'd buy it new.
Dewalt DW621: Strongly recommended by Pat Warner, great dust collection but only a plunger. Would probably need one of his offset base. It is used and it the doesn't have accessories if memory serves me correctly.
Makita RF1101KIT: Two bases, edge kit. Seems kind of poor for dust collection. No switch on the handle.
The least expensive would be the dewalt(used), then the makita(used) and last the triton(new).
I want to buy a good router though and plan to buy a big one(3 1/2 HP) for a table setup in the future though it could be far from now waiting for a second child to come.
Thanks to all for this great forum.