I own seven routers and have been woodworking for over 40 years. If I had to
start over and only had enough money to buy one router I would buy a 2 1/2
HP multi base kit from one of the big name manufacturers like DeWalt, Porter
Cable, etc. Bosch lost out because they didn't offer a 3 base set. This is
the best size for user comfort with enough power to do reasonably well in a
router table, and having all of the bases for it would allow easy conversion
to hand-held use when needed. The top name brand choice gets you the widest
choice of options at reasonable prices with relative ease of repair in the
future.

I own the DeWalt DW618 three base set and have almost stopped using all of
my other routers except for my laminate trimmer since I bought it. It's
light and well balanced with enough power to do anything except panel
raising. The Porter Cable set lost out by almost a flip of a coin decision.
I picked the Dewalt after comparing the handling comfort as it just seemed
to have a better balance than the Porter Cable.

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Charley


"OuttKastt" wrote in message
ups.com...
Please help me choose. I recently posted about which router to
purchase and have narrowed it down to two.

1) Bosch 1617EVSPK which comes with RA1054 Deluxe router guide. The
price for this is $309 (CAN) + taxes

2) Triton TRC001 for $259 (CAN) + taxes.

I am practically a virgin when it comes to woodworking but I am very
eager to learn and get started. I would like to buy or make a table
so this should probably weight into the equation.

I actually ordered the Triton from a company but it is taking forever
to come in so I may order it from another website.

Please give me your opinions. I really only want to buy once.

Cheers

David