GB wrote:
Looking on screwfix website, I sort of narrowed down my choice of routers
to:

Makita 3620/2 860W 240V Router - which seems to be a good make and fairly
light. On the other hand, it's only 860w and has a 1/4" chuck.

Erbauer ERB210C 2100W Router - 3 times as heavy as the Makita and almost 3
times as powerful. 1/4" and 1/2" chucks.

I want to do a kitchen initially. Am I right in thinking that the Erbauer is
the one to go for?


Big one will be OK for use with guide bushes and fences for things like
worktops but I think you will find it too heavy for freehand work etc.
I have done a lot of work with a 500w Bosch - fine as long as you take
fine cuts and my big 3hp router is destined for use in a fixed table as
it is so heavy.
8mm collet version worth considering if you plan to do any quality
dovetail work as the cutters are a lot more rigid than 1/4".

HTH

Bob