Fred wrote:
I am looking to buy my first router. At the moment I anticipate only
using it for occasional DIY so I do not want to spend a fortune on it.
I'm sure once I've got the hang of it, I'll be using it all the time
and will want to upgrade to something better

For now though I was looking for an entry level router to learn with.
The cheapest at Screwfix is a Titan router, order code 31965. (Ok,
they actually do a cheaper one by Direct Power, but this is a 1/4"
collet and reading the DIY wiki faq it says 1/2" is stronger).

Has anyone got anything good or bad to say about this model?

Not that one, but I did buy the £22ish 1/4" one from Screwfix, and must
say it has been totally reliable, and done whatever I ask of it.

I've found a great use for it is the routing of door hinge rebates - it
now takes less then 5 minutes to get a really neat, identical pair.
It is also good for the small rebate near the surface for mortice locks.
I used it yesterday to run a channel down the back of a length of
skirting board.

I'm not sure I would get a bigger one now, unless it was clamped into a
table - they are more powerful, with the temptation to go deeper, and
far more chance of a slip or jam of the cutter. I asked about one at a
woodworkers shop,for doing the full rebate cutout for mortice locks, but
was told off for even thinking about such a thing - they said to never
attempt such a deep cut with an handheld router, as they are too
unpredictable in use. When clamped up, with the workpiece also well
secured, there is then no problem, but typical DIYers do not have such
facilities, and think they can get away with it.

It all depends on what your intended use is for it.
Alan.
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