Opinions On Routers

Mike Marlow · 2004-02-27T14:18:41+00:00

Guys:Having hung around in the shadows for a long time here, I'm fully aware howreticent everyone is to express an opinion... but - maybe we can stretchourselves a bit...I've decided to dump my POS Craftsman 1/4in router in favor of a 1/2in unit.Stopped by the borg last night and looked at what they have and was somewhatdisappointed in the selection but I did look at the PC they carry.Actually, they carry two PC models locally (can't remember the modelnumbers) but one is a single speed and the other is two speed - likely theone I would purchase.Some general questions for the group -1) Anyone have any comparison between the PC models and the Makita? TheMakita they sell at the borg comes with 3 bases - standard, D-handle, andplunger. It is also a 2HP motor while the PC is a 1 3/4 HP motor, howeverthe RPM rating is lower than the PC. Thoughts on these two ratings?2) Is anyone out there familiar enough with the PC line to offer suggestionsor comments about the models the borg sells versus the full product line?3) Any other opinions or comments about routers in general? I will be goingwith a 1/2in router this time, so that one is a given. Otherwise, I'mcurious what others might have to say.Thanks,

Feb 27, 2004 21 Replies

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GRL 22 years ago

Actually Amazon is doing to $25 off on $199 purchase until end of Feb. and shipping is "free".

Sweet.

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Jim 22 years ago

My neighbor has the 618. I think you will love it, and I know it will do fine for the raised panels and any thing else you throw at it.

Jim

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