I'm looking for opinions on routers in the 2 Hp class.
I have a DeWalt DW 621 that's Ok but getting old (already?)
Some recommendations?

Max

On Jun 21, 2:54 pm, "Max" wrote:
I'm looking for opinions on routers in the 2 Hp class.
I have a DeWalt DW 621 that's Ok but getting old (already?)
Some recommendations?

Max

Yes. Look into the Milwaukee routers. They make a VS 2.25 HP which
have made me very happy.

r

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I'm looking for opinions on routers in the 2 Hp class.
I have a DeWalt DW 621 that's Ok but getting old (already?)
Some recommendations?

Max


Bosch 1617 evs kit

"Max" wrote in message
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I'm looking for opinions on routers in the 2 Hp class.
I have a DeWalt DW 621 that's Ok but getting old (already?)
Some recommendations?

I have 3 Bosch 1617(8). The nice thing is that when I am looking for a
collet or wrench, I have several. In your case, I would recommend another
DW621; or maybe a DW618d if the collets are interchangable. I like D
handles.

"Toller" wrote

"Max" wrote ...
I'm looking for opinions on routers in the 2 Hp class.
I have a DeWalt DW 621 that's Ok but getting old (already?)
Some recommendations?


I have 3 Bosch 1617(8). The nice thing is that when I am looking for a
collet or wrench, I have several. In your case, I would recommend another
DW621; or maybe a DW618d if the collets are interchangable. I like D
handles.

Bosch or DeWalt...hmmm. I'll be checking them out. I'm thinking the DeWalt
618 fixed base plus the plunge base and the "D" handle.

Max

It may be old but it is still the best in its class.
Next best in 2hp plunge category = Bosch 1166
A good two hp fixed base: 690 LRVS.
For more on slection of routers: http://patwarner.com/selecting_router.html
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On Jun 21, 11:54 am, "Max" wrote:
I'm looking for opinions on routers in the 2 Hp class.
I have a DeWalt DW 621 that's Ok but getting old (already?)
Some recommendations?

Max

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ps.com...
It may be old but it is still the best in its class.
Next best in 2hp plunge category = Bosch 1166
A good two hp fixed base: 690 LRVS.
For more on slection of routers:
http://patwarner.com/selecting_router.html
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On Jun 21, 11:54 am, "Max" wrote:
I'm looking for opinions on routers in the 2 Hp class.
I have a DeWalt DW 621 that's Ok but getting old (already?)
Some recommendations?

Max

Well, I thank you, Sir, for your reply.
Here's my situation.
I'm using the 621 for dadoes. I have a M8V Hitachi for edges but it doesn't
do 1/2 x 1/2 rabbets very well. I was thinking that a fixed base router in
the 2HP class would be a good tool for that application. I have a Hitachi
M12V in the router table and it does a good job. I have another M12V that I
could use for the rabbets but I would like something a little smaller &
lighter. sooo.
What would you suggest? PC 690? DeWalt 618? Milwaukee 5616-20? something
else?

Thanks,

Max

690 LRVS
PW
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On Jun 22, 6:06 pm, "Max" wrote:
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ps.com...

It may be old but it is still the best in its class.
Next best in 2hp plunge category = Bosch 1166
A good two hp fixed base: 690 LRVS.
For more on slection of routers:
http://patwarner.com/selecting_router.html
************************************************** *****

On Jun 21, 11:54 am, "Max" wrote:
I'm looking for opinions on routers in the 2 Hp class.
I have a DeWalt DW 621 that's Ok but getting old (already?)
Some recommendations?

Max

Well, I thank you, Sir, for your reply.



Here's my situation.
I'm using the 621 for dadoes. I have a M8V Hitachi for edges but it doesn't
do 1/2 x 1/2 rabbets very well. I was thinking that a fixed base router in
the 2HP class would be a good tool for that application. I have a Hitachi
M12V in the router table and it does a good job. I have another M12V that I
could use for the rabbets but I would like something a little smaller &
lighter. sooo.
What would you suggest? PC 690? DeWalt 618? Milwaukee 5616-20? something
else?

Thanks,

Max

Well, by George....er.....by Pat, I will get one. Thanks.

Max
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690 LRVS
PW
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On Jun 22, 6:06 pm, "Max" wrote:
wrote in message

ps.com...

It may be old but it is still the best in its class.
Next best in 2hp plunge category = Bosch 1166
A good two hp fixed base: 690 LRVS.
For more on slection of routers:
http://patwarner.com/selecting_router.html
************************************************** *****

On Jun 21, 11:54 am, "Max" wrote:
I'm looking for opinions on routers in the 2 Hp class.
I have a DeWalt DW 621 that's Ok but getting old (already?)
Some recommendations?

Max

Well, I thank you, Sir, for your reply.



Here's my situation.
I'm using the 621 for dadoes. I have a M8V Hitachi for edges but it
doesn't
do 1/2 x 1/2 rabbets very well. I was thinking that a fixed base router
in
the 2HP class would be a good tool for that application. I have a
Hitachi
M12V in the router table and it does a good job. I have another M12V
that I
could use for the rabbets but I would like something a little smaller &
lighter. sooo.
What would you suggest? PC 690? DeWalt 618? Milwaukee 5616-20?
something
else?

Thanks,

Max

Robatoy wrote:
On Jun 21, 2:54 pm, "Max" wrote:
I'm looking for opinions on routers in the 2 Hp class.
I have a DeWalt DW 621 that's Ok but getting old (already?)
Some recommendations?

Max

Yes. Look into the Milwaukee routers. They make a VS 2.25 HP which
have made me very happy.

r


I have the Milwaukee 8625 (or some such) and did maybe 200 linear ft of
3/8" round over yesterday. No complaints from it ... or me. Money well
spent.

My wife was admiring the look of the finished project and mentioned that
it would have taken me much longer without the router and I responded
that, without the router, I'd never have begun the project to begin with.

Bill


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