"Chris Harris" wrote in message
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As some of you may have seen in other threads, I am norrowing down my
power
tool wish list.

Now to the router. For this item I think I can afford a decent one that'll
last a very long time, rather than buy a cheapo. I currently have a Bosch
constant speed 1/4" job. It's a something 500. It's done me until now, but
now I want to go up to 1/2" variable speed job.

It'll get used for everything, mortising, dovetailing, panels, mouldings
and
facings etc. etc.

What do you guys reccomend in this category?

Somebody previously suggested a Freud, but I had a look at the pics of one
on Amazon and it looked like all the bits didn't fit together very well.
Maybe it runs like a dream? Comments?

CJH



I have a de Walt 621 - it's very well made (unlike a lot of other DW tools -
suspect it's still made in the old Elu factory), nice smooth plunge and the
dust collection through the pillar works like a dream (mine's generally
connected up to a Henry).

However, in Europe it's only 1/4" - 1/2" collets are available in the
States, but I've not yet found a service centre that ships to Europe.

My brother has the 625, and is similarly pleased.

Have heard very good things about the Hitachi M12V, especially if you plan
to use it in a table.

cheers
Richard


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