On Jun 1, 12:10 pm, "
wrote:
But you're a tradesman and depend upon your tools. It's different for
occasional DIY use. The OP didn't specify what they want it for.

I've been using my Challenge Extreme 3/8" Router to cut hinge rebates
in a load of internal doors (14 at tthe last count) and it has been
brilliant. Much faster, more efficient and neater than I could ever
hope to achieve with a chisel. To me, it's worth more than I paid for
it in time saved alone. It's back in the cupboard now, until the next
time I need a router for something.

Hi,

I also have the 3/8 'Xtreme' router, on mine the plunge lock lever
sheared where it's moulded to fit on a hex nut.

Also it was very hard to get the 1/4" collet to grip router bits well,
they would tend to go loose while it was running!

I think the 1/2" router mentioned above would be OK, as long as care
is taken if the plunge lock lever is the same sort of plastic.

The g'tee can be extended to 3 years for a fiver, and Argos are pretty
good at refunds if it's crap or breaks.

Probably worth having as a cheap second router to put in a table which
is what I'll do with my 3/8" one.

cheers,
Pete.