Re: [ATM] Suggestions on a Router?

[Daniel Fundo <fundo@bellsouth.net>]

<<  1/4" and 1/2" collets
1.9+ Amps
Plunge base and regular base
Price (ever popular issue) can be up to ~$200-220.  >>

I'll second Ross' recommendation on the Porter-Cable dual base model. 
P-C makes some of the finest tools I have ever used.  You will be able
to pass it on to your kids if laser cutting equipment doesn't become the
standard for the home shop.  <G>

One of the leading woodworking magazines also highly recommends the
Bosch dual base model.  I have several Bosch tools and they are all
excellent.  Many of the differences between makes would hardly be
noticeable to the weekend woodworker.

But most importantly:  DON'T BUY CHEAP ROUTER BITS!!!! And don't buy
anything but carbide ones.  Even the best high speed steel bits are only
one-project-use.  I had an odd shaped HSS bit that had to be sharpened 3
times during one project, and you can tell the difference on the
moldings from different sharpenings if you look carefully.  Stick with
bits from CMT, P-C, or Freud.

Add Standard Disclaimer to all above recommendations.  I grew up with 3
uncles and 5 cousins who were trade carpenters/cabinet makers.  I've
been butchering wood since I was 8!

*****-----
Dan F.
Secretary/MAS
Memphis, TN
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