"Michael Chare" wrote in message ...
"PoP" wrote in message
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On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 12:48:39 GMT, wrote:

I'm looking to buy a router, but not sure what to go for. The project I need
the tool for is building 4 speaker cabinets out of 18/25mm MDF. I was looking
at the B&Q Performance Power Pro 1/2" CLM2050R Router 2050W

http://www.diy.com/bq/product/produc...5&CATID=159246

It's just under £100. It's a tool that I'll use occasionally so I don't
really need the likes of makita at nearer £200.

That router is a pile of ****e. I bought one thinking it was a 2050
Watt router. It certainly wasn't. Performance wise I'd have said maybe
equivalent to 800W.

I did one kitchen worktop with it. It struggled taking more than a
couple of mm out of the worktop. The vertical lock was absolute crap -
it did not hold the router at the locked depth at all - as you moved
along the workpiece it gradually dragged down into the work.

An awful piece of ****e - one of the worst tool purchases I ever made.
I took it back to B&Q and bought a Trend T9 instead. Now that's what I
call a mans router

I spent ages trying to decide whether or not to buy a Power Pro router to do my
kitchen worktop. In the end I hired an Hitachi. Your post make me glad of that
decision.

Michael Chare


I got one from Do It All a couple of weeks ago from their EXCEL range,
1/2" collet + smaller sizes, 1050W motor and 10 bits. I can't remember
what the normal price is but got it on one of their 50% off
everything promotions and it came in less than £30.

I've used it a couple of times and it's OK for what I needed it for.
If you want quality I'd go for a known brand but if you want something
to use a couple of times a year then pay yer money and take yer
choice.

One downer with it is the fence is a bit flimsy - also to fit it back
in the plastic case you have to totally dismantle the fence!

Oh, and it comes with a spare set of motor brushes don't know if thats
a good thing or not!

good luck

Kev