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| My table-mounted Sears router died in less than 2 years, and I haven't used it all that much. I'm looking for feedback from my Basement Brothers before I get another one. I don't want to spend more than $250, because as I said, I'm not making that many lures right now, but every time they adjust my pain pump I can last out in the garage a little longer each time. I have hundreds of blanks cut out, but they are useless without a router. So, give me some suggestions, pros and cons and whatever you can give me so I get a descent router this time.
Thanks Brothers,
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| COME ON!!!!!!!! NOBODY has an opinion on what router they like or ones that suck?
COME ON....I NEED HELP........Thanks
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Location: Pigeon Forge TN. | I had a good Craftsman at one time ( Sears) but I sold a lot of my power tools before I moved to TN. I would check and see what Home Depot or Lowes has Beav, That much money should buy a decent router for sure.
Wish you the best Bud.
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Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI | I'm a trim carpenter/millworker. There is likely no need to spend that much. If the majority of you're use is the router mounted in a table and primarily using round-over bits. I'm only assuming this? If so, a porter cable 690 is all you need, at 1 3/4 hp it would handle all needs. What are you planning to do with it? I have about 6 porter cable routers of all sizes for different tasks, they are very good for the money. |
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| beav. dont know what to say my routers 25 years old. its a craftsman. |
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| I am not a lure maker, but I am just starting to mess around with woodworking as a new hobby. Recently I purchased the Bosch 1617. This router came with both a plunge and fixed base for under $200. Also, it has a few features that make it easier to work with when attached to a table. I really love the idea that I can change my bit depths from above the table (with the use of a hex key).
- 2.25hp
- variable speed
- both the 1/4" and 1/2" collets are included
One other note: It was tough to choose between this router and the Dewalt 618. When I saw them in person, I noticed that there was less plastic used on the Bosh. This and the idea of changing depths from above a table were the 2 major factors in choosing the bosch.
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| Garage sales, ebay, or a friend who dose not use it any more. I have three and one of the was free. |
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| p.m. sent... |
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| Sorry, meant email sent... |
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Location: Land of the Musky | Mine was only $99 but its been a real champ! Ryobe from Home Depot. 7 years and still running.
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Location: Glen Ellyn Il | Hello Beaver
I have a ryobi 1.5 hp for 99.00 dollars it works just fine. Make sure you buy the quality cutters, they run around 30.00 dollars ea.
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| hey papa get a ''chrome'' one,they are the best money can buy |
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