"Paul in MN" wrote in
:

I've narrowed my search down to a couple of routers, mostly based on
price. Both seem to be at least fairly regarded. One is the Hitachi
M12V that I can get for $161.00, and the Dewalt DW621 for $179.00. I
realize the Hitachi is higher powered than the Dewalt, but as a non-pro
(weekend putzer) I'm not sure if it is needed. On the other hand with
the extra ponies it is still a tad cheaper. The router will be mounted
in a table and will stay there. Anyone have any
thoughts/recommendations/tales to tell on either of these.
Thanks in advance,

Paul




I have the M12V which I got from Amazon with a sale special for $135.
Thought I would only use it in a table but now use it for almost all jobs
instead of my Craftsman Random Height Adjustment Router. I've read good
things about the DW and I'm sure either would be fine. Hitachi doesn't have
a dedicated 1/4" collet and uses an insert to accommodate those bits. If
your using 1/2" bits primarily it's great.

Jerry