kailor Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 I have never owned or used a router before but have discovered simple woodworking needs for such a tool. Which router would you guys purchase?hp?plunge?name brand?accessories?Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carp Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Personally I love the Porter Cable. This is a good model:Porter-Cable 690LR 10 Amp 1-3/4 Fixed Base Horsepower Router This is the same one I have, its not a plunge, but if yo0ur looking for something simple this will work. I won both and use the above model about 85% of the time. Very nice feel to it, the on/off switch is nicely placed so you have control over it. I love this one. Enough power to do all most anything. Plus it accepts 1/4 and 1/2 bitsIn term of bit, the best bits I could recommened are from Costco, in terms of value. I bough them about a year ago. The come in a nice birch box and i believe I got 30 bits for about $45. I have used them over and over on very hard woods and they still work great. Yes you can get better bits for more that will last even longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailor Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Any Router suggestions for a first-time router owner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usa Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 I agree with carp on everything. I have a fixed router and probably would suggest a plunge. There has abeen a couple of times I wish I had one. Again perosannly I really like the Porter Cable router and for a first time user or occasional user, your really not going to save a lot by going with a no name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 If you are purchasing a router for the first time I highly recommend the 893PK from Porter Cable. Porter Cable is known as an industry leader in woodworking. The 893PK is an affordable combo kit that includes a fixed base as well as a plunge base that both use the same routing motor. The whole kit comes nicely packaged with a plastic case that holds all components of the kit. The kit also includes an instructional interactive CD ROM.You may see the kit at http://www.ToolAuthority.comhttp://www.toolauthority.com/product_in ... cts_id=494 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodisgood Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 This is an article on routers I wrote that might help you make a decision. Drop me a line if you have any questions or comments.http://www.toolcritic.com/routers.htmlBest,Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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