"CNT" wrote in message

The 7518 collet does not have a
spindle lock (have to use two wrenches). Is there 3-1/4HP router that has
a
spindle lock that I can do it with one hand?

Only if the spindle lock will stay in place. If you have to hold it while
turning the wrench, no advantage. In a table, you'd want the lock on top so
yo don't have to fumble under it. I use two wrenches and it is really very
easy. Had a router with a lock and thought I'd miss it. I don't.


By now, I thought the PC 7518 would be
changed/updated after all those years, but it hasn't changed a bit!?!? I
am
planning to use this router for router table (most likely leave it there)
and start trying out raise-panels.

What would you update? It seems to work and has been around a long time.


Right away, Bench Dog comes to my mind.
But, Rockler seems to make good ones too?

Never saw theirs. I have a Benchdog and it is very nice.

I saw one fence that can fold to
like 45 degree, is that a necessity?

I've not ever needed it, but there are more experienced than I so they may
have other thoughts.


Should I get a bench model (and I make the legs so that the top
levels with my DeWalt Table Saw)?

Depends on the shop layout. It can be handy to have extra support, but I've
not needed it yet myself. You don't want something to come off the router
table and bump into the saw or bench top next to it. My router table is
about 1/4" higher than the bench next to it for that reason.


Sure would like something to store the
1/2" bits, but that I can make (got a Jet Drill Press).

Just drill some holes in a block of wood. I used some scraps. You can get
fancy if you want, or keep it just a block with holes. Make the holes
larger than 1/2" though or the bits can get stuck in ther fairly hard. Or
so I'm told. I keep them in the option drawer on my BD table. Same with the
wrenches.