"Bruce Barnett" wrote in message
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Well, that's not really a apples to apples comparison for someone
asking for advice today.

What it should be is

Triton TRC001 ($319) + router table plate ($70) = $389 Total

Porter Cable 895PK ($269) + router table plate ($70) = $339 Total

So the PC has the advantage today - pricewise.

Hi Bruce. I think my point was valid but perhaps subtle. The OP asked for
routers to use in a table. A bare PC 7518 sucks for table use, if you don't
provide some add-on means for adjusting the height. I betcha every person
who brags about their 7518 in a table has spent at least $100 extra (over
and above the plate) to address height adjustment. The three routers I
originally mentioned can be used satisfactorily in a table right out of the
box. My quick view on them:

Triton - power for big bits, the best above the table bit change period,
excellent micro-adjust

Milwaukee - power for big bits, known for falling out of its base if you
don't hold it with your hand when doing coarse adjustments, micro-adjust is
a bit coarse compared to the Triton

PC 895 - insufficient power for big bits, great design - poor manufacturing
(too many report experience with plastic parts breaking).

Bob