firefighter4187 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 What do you think? Not a bad price?http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/milwaukee-5615-21-1-3-4-max-hp-bodygrip-router-with-case/miln5615-21,default,pd.html?start=15&cgid=milwaukee-outlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Not a bad price. Nice router too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Not a bad price. Nice router too. Yeah I am considering buying it, what are you using for a router? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Oh man! It's variable which is what I want. Really like variable. I LIKE! my birthday is coming up. I am going to ask my wife. There is only one left. UGH! The race is on Chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 So I just did some research. That is a good price but I see Home Depot has it for $169. $20 more. So it's not that great a deal. Would it be easier to return it to Home Depot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07Sierra Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 If I was in the market I'd probably buy myself a porter cable, seems to be one of the most popular ones around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Yeah I am considering buying it, what are you using for a router?I have a Ryobi. I got it as a gift. Had I have bought my own I would have bought the big Milwaukee. The Ryobi has actually done a good job. Made in the USA too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 So I just did some research. That is a good price but I see Home Depot has it for $169. $20 more. So it's not that great a deal. Would it be easier to return it to Home Depot? To return something at CPO, you must pay return shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have a Ryobi. I got it as a gift. Had I have bought my own I would have bought the big Milwaukee. The Ryobi has actually done a good job. Made in the USA too.Milwaukee has a bigger one than this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Milwaukee has a bigger one than this?Oh yea, the 3 1/2 HP 5625 is the baddest router on the market. They have a 2 1/4 HP 5615 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Oh yea, the 3 1/2 HP 5625 is the baddest router on the market. They have a 2 1/4 HP 5615 too. Does the 3 1/4 have the body grip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Does the 3 1/4 have the body grip? No. On a 3 1/2 HP router you can forget body gripping it. It'd be like trying to tie up a Pit Bull with fishing line. You'll typically need both hands to hold it. The 2 1/4 horse model comes with a body grip option. The 5616-20 comes with the bodygrip base while the 5616-24 kit comes with both a plunge base and a fixed base. Unless you're using it professionally on a daily basis or do a whole lot of continuous routing in hardwoods, the 5616-24 kit is your best option IMO. It gives you the most versatility and has enough power to handle any task you throw at it. If I were in the market for a router that's the one I'd buy. The 3 1/2 HP model is a beast! but if you don't absolutely need that kind of power it's just added weight and expense. They also offer the same kit (model 5615-24) that has both bases but comes with the 1 3/4 HP router. It's also a very worthy option. It has the power for hardwoods, but someone working with hardwood consistently would likely be happier with the 2 1/4 horse model. I work primarily in pine for my wifes primitive furniture and deal in hardwoods only occasionally. I could certainly get by with the 1 3/4 horse model, but it's better to have a little more if you think you might need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 No. On a 3 1/2 HP router you can forget body gripping it. It'd be like trying to tie up a Pit Bull with fishing line. You'll typically need both hands to hold it. The 2 1/4 horse model comes with a body grip option. The 5616-20 comes with the bodygrip base while the 5616-24 kit comes with both a plunge base and a fixed base. Unless you're using it professionally on a daily basis or do a whole lot of continuous routing in hardwoods, the 5616-24 kit is your best option IMO. It gives you the most versatility and has enough power to handle any task you throw at it. If I were in the market for a router that's the one I'd buy. The 3 1/2 HP model is a beast! but if you don't absolutely need that kind of power it's just added weight and expense. They also offer the same kit (model 5615-24) that has both bases but comes with the 1 3/4 HP router. It's also a very worthy option. It has the power for hardwoods, but someone working with hardwood consistently would likely be happier with the 2 1/4 horse model. I work primarily in pine for my wifes primitive furniture and deal in hardwoods only occasionally. I could certainly get by with the 1 3/4 horse model, but it's better to have a little more if you think you might need it. I think if and when I do buy this, I am pretty dead set on this one, I will get the 2 1/4 hp, I like to have big power just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I think if and when I do buy this, I am pretty dead set on this one, I will get the 2 1/4 hp, I like to have big power just in case. I think that's a wise choice grasshopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I think that's a wise choice grasshopper Haha Harold, its all yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 The country boy in me says "I'd rather keep the tractor because I can't mow or plow with the truck, but I can ride to work on the tractor". Then the realist in me stands up and says "At top speed it'll take you 6 hours to get to work dumbass!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 The country boy in me says "I'd rather keep the tractor because I can't mow or plow with the truck, but I can ride to work on the tractor". Then the realist in me stands up and says "At top speed it'll take you 6 hours to get to work dumbass!"Lol you all can have the truck and tractor, Im cleaning out the garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETS7345 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Yeah I am considering buying it, what are you using for a router?I have always used porter cable routers. They have treated me well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 PC routers and sanders are the 2 things that have remained consistently high quality throughout all the ownership changes PC has had. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 PC routers and sanders are the 2 things that have remained consistently high quality throughout all the ownership changes PC has had.yeah i agree, they have really gone down hill on some things.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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