Chinese Router

Locutus · 2006-08-28T17:35:48+00:00

I picked up a cheap Chinese router off of eBay thinking I would use it for the occasions where I need a handheld router. I have an Hitachi router coming for mounting in a router table. However, this router is quite substantial, and the "plunging" take considerable force to plunge it. I am guessing the springs are very stiff, and I certainly wouldn't be able to get any sort of precision having to exert that much force.I am now considering mounting the Chinese router in the table and keeping the Hitachi for handheld use. The Chinese router seems to have plenty of power.Since I have no experience with router tables, I was hoping you all good offer some advice. (besides throw away the Chinese router. :))

Chinese Router

Aug 28, 2006 23 Replies

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mac davis 19 years ago

I don't think any of my tools are made in the US, with the exception of the Shopsmith... almost all US tool companies have their stuff made in China or somewhere off shore...

My guess is on the higher quality brands, the precision is better on the off shore stuff because the tooling is a LOT newer...

My guess is that there is a world of difference (pun intended) in tools made in China and tools made China for a US tool company that supplies the specs and does some quality control..... Mac

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Lobby Dosser 19 years ago

And if you're willing to do some tune up, the 'seconds' from the Brand line do quite well. I've got a Makita router knock off that uses the same parts list and instructions. Yeah, I had to clean it up, smooth it up and lube it properly, but it cost me less than 20% of the Branded tool. And the results are just fine.

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George E. Cawthon 19 years ago

You thought that would be a trick question, huh? Being a professional he would never paint his own house, even though it is the worst looking one on his block!

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mac davis 19 years ago

He probably has aluminum siding.. *g* Mac

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