"Christopher Nelson" wrote in message
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I'm considering buying my first router and not having used one much in
the past, I'm unsure what the important features are. I'm sure more
HP means better cutting power. I've seen some that say "fixed speed"
so I assume some are variable or multiple speed. Is a fixed table OK
or is plunge important? Any brands I should run screaming from? (I
saw some poor reviews of Craftsman here.)


Chris

More HP means more cutting power. It also means more weight to handle when
trying to do fine work.

Some are variable speed. If you are going to use large bits, the variable
speed is important as they must turn slower to keep tip speed down.

I'd recommend getting a kit with changeable bases so you can have the best
of both. De Walt and Porter-Cable are good, as is Bosch I have a Bosch
mounted in a table that gets 905 of my router use. Visit www.partwarner.com
for good router information and reviews.