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Jim Weisgram[_2_] Jim Weisgram[_2_] is offline
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On Thu, 28 May 2009 14:34:02 -0400, Woody
wrote:

Joe Carboni wrote:
My present router just died. Looking to upgrade with possible combo
fixed/plunge set. Looking at the Milwaukee 5616-24 . Has good reviews.
Can pick up for $239. Any comments? TIA



I (and Pat Warner) would recommend the Dewalt 621. Overview he
http://www.patwarner.com/dw621.html

Order it he
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW621K-...3535551&sr=1-2

~Mark.




Although, Pat Warner doesn't like one the 621 a router table, if that
is your intention.

Among the combo kits, he likes several, including this DeWalt kit:
http://www.patwarner.com/dw618pk.html

And here is his page that covers scenarios and various
recommendations: http://www.patwarner.com/selecting_router.html


Jim