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Re: [ATM] Suggestions on a Router?
I'll go along with the suggestion even though I own the DeWalt 621. The
PC is much easier to get parts and adapters compared to the DeWalt.
I'll also vouch for the Freud router bits, I have 15 or 20 Freud bits
and they cause me a lot less grief than many of the other carbide bits.
However being Canookian I am also partial to the Lee Valley bits and own
several of those as well.
And just because a router bit is carbide doen't mean it is any good. I
have a bunch of cheaper carbide bits that were gifts from well meaning
relatives, they look nice on the shelf if you keep them dusted...
George Anderson
Montreal Canada
Clear skies and good health
Daniel Fundo wrote:
>
> << 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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