Hitachi M12V. Yes I would buy it again. Great price for the power. I would like to add a lift attachment to it as it doesn't get used outside of the table and reaching under to adjust height is kind of a PITA.
PC 7518
Yes. I've yet to find a bit this router can't handle. It's a hog!
or would you replace it
Wouldn't dream of it.
You betchya. Happy routering. SH
Use the PC 7518 (2 actually) at work and the Makita 3612BR at home. The Makita is good, especially since I added the fine adjustment knob, but the PC is the one I'd go for I next time.
Lenny
========================= I "keep" a 1 Hp DeWalt in all 4 of my router tables ...
I do a lot of picture frames...using the 4 allows me to set each up and keep then "set" ...just saves time..
No real "need" for high HP routers for what I normally do...
I use a dual base PC router for hand held work...
Bob G.
Same.
No table yet, but I'm planning on building one someday. When I do, I won't use the Craftsman 1½ hp I have now. I'll buy a more powerful one, maybe 3+. Joe
MikeK wrote:
Ditto.
I might go for the big Hitachi or the Triton, but I really can't complain, and I've used it to raise panels.
I don't have a problem opening the front door on the table to adjust the height. The Bosch fixed base adjustment mechanism works great under a table.
Barry
Makita 3612C
Same. I don't see the need for a more powerful router as I don't plan to do raised panels in the near future. But even then, I would borrow a friend's shaper.
If I were to buy a new router, it would be the Triton, which, from most accounts, seems to have met the complaints of most woodworkers.
Dave
MikeK wrote:
Ditto.
Guys, Thanks for all the input. Looks like I have a lot of looking at routers to do. I do think I will go with one of the big boys (3hp+) though.
M
My choice too... after a LOT of PC production routers. That Milwaukee 3 1/4 HP is a sweetie for both table and hand-held use.
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My neighbor & I cobbled together my first router table, a pretty simple thing. Took a double electrical box, and wired a switch to switch both outlets of a duplex plug, so the router and the shopvac went on and off at the same time. Used one of the fancy, larger switches, so it was easier to hit in a hurry. I'm still using the switch, although everything else has been upgraded. I unplug the whole thing from the wall socket when I'm not using the table, or when changing bits & settings.
Good, cheap setup, all from leftovers on the shelf of two garage/shops.
Patriarch
How did you end up with that one? Never did routing with robots, but did a bit or waterjet cutting.
Wes
I use a slightly older Milwaukee 3612BR 3 HP router. Works a treat in one of the tablesaw wings converted to router table use or by hand.
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