Thank you all for welcoming me to LumberJocks.
I have a question, Is there a general purpose/ Do-All Router that you guys would recommend.
The only router experience I have is with a friends very old craftsman 2 HP plunge. I cut nice, but the plunge was not smooth at all.
Am I right in thinking a plunge router can do everything a fixed base can plus plunging? Is a combo kit with both bases worth the extra?
Is variable speed worth the extra money or do you usually use the same speed.
I realize every router has its place, I am just looking for a place to start with a router that can do Most things.
Is 1 ¾ big enough? 2 ¼ ?
I know Freud is a great name and quality and I know they will last longer but for occasional use in a small garage shop do they really cut better?
I like to buy quality tools but also want to get the most bang for my buck, I have tools from many different brands so the specific name does not mater to me!
Budget is around $200
I am considering this http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Dewalt-DW621-Plunge-Router-15-pc-Freud-Bit-Set_W0QQitemZ220468563365QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRouters_Bits?hash=item3354f34da5&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Or maybe this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200375226265&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
The tool reviews I have read here are great but still looking for advice.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
JohnnyP
I have a question, Is there a general purpose/ Do-All Router that you guys would recommend.
The only router experience I have is with a friends very old craftsman 2 HP plunge. I cut nice, but the plunge was not smooth at all.
Am I right in thinking a plunge router can do everything a fixed base can plus plunging? Is a combo kit with both bases worth the extra?
Is variable speed worth the extra money or do you usually use the same speed.
I realize every router has its place, I am just looking for a place to start with a router that can do Most things.
Is 1 ¾ big enough? 2 ¼ ?
I know Freud is a great name and quality and I know they will last longer but for occasional use in a small garage shop do they really cut better?
I like to buy quality tools but also want to get the most bang for my buck, I have tools from many different brands so the specific name does not mater to me!
Budget is around $200
I am considering this http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Dewalt-DW621-Plunge-Router-15-pc-Freud-Bit-Set_W0QQitemZ220468563365QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRouters_Bits?hash=item3354f34da5&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Or maybe this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200375226265&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
The tool reviews I have read here are great but still looking for advice.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
JohnnyP