I’ve been looking at the new 1-3/4 HP Milwaukee BodyGrip Router. I like how it has a mechanism that allows it to be raised or lowered from above a router table. It has 11 amps, 24 000 rpm, and comes with a 1/4″ and a 1/2″ collet. It doesn’t have variable speed or a soft start. Are these features significant enough for me to choose another router? Does anybody have any experience with the BodyGrip?
All opinions appreciated!
Thanks, Chris
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Good tool, ergonomics for your hands, body grip of no benefit in the table. Have one, like it. Compact, reasonably powerful, good value, secondary adjuster works well. A great little hand router. VS and soft start are always welcome especially with so many marginal cutters these days, would be a good thing to have. 5615 with cam toggle lock, fair cutter visibility. Could use a few changes but would not rule this one out.
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What other routers should I consider?
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