Ridgid Compact Router

[Shuutr]

Anyone have one?  Do you like it?  Is the lack of a plunge base a problem?  I'm trying to decide between the Ridgid, Dewalt and Makita compact routers.

 

Ridgid - Least expensive @ $99, comes with a light, edge guide and LSA.  No plunge base and no dust extraction accessory.

Dewalt - Comes with a light and has every possible accessory.  Most expensive even during the $20 off $100 sales that are going on.

Makita - Has a lot of accessory options, can get for $115 during the promotion.  No light.

[amigli01]

If you feel like you are going to need to plunge cut, get a bigger 2.5HP router. These are made for edge profiling and light patterning. I have one the rigid compact and the bosch plunge router. If you are going to be doing a lot of rabbiting and dados, 1HP is going to be a PIA to use/control through  thick stock.

[Shuutr]

Thanks for the reply.  I went....wait for it.....with a Bosch Colt (none of the above).  I know they have a new, more powerful model coming out this fall, and still I bought it. Turns out my old larger craftsman has a plunge base so if and when I need one, I have one.  

[JimboS1ice]

I also have the Bosch colt, proven machine and I'm a fan of Bosch wood working tools.

Jimbo

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[kruton]

I was in the same boat. I was debating waiting until the new Colt came out but I decided I didn't want to wait any longer!

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