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1. 
   BenA | Jan 15, 2003 08:31pm | #1

   Look at Makitas new router model RF1101. you can get a kit with both bases for a good price. I've used the router before and worked great

   Good luck

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   GeeSeaWhy | Jan 15, 2003 08:41pm | #2

   I have the Freud 2000E, which I use mostly in a table. The big height-adjustment knob makes it easy to adjust bit height, no need for an aftermarket add-on or router raiser. And it has a DC adapter which works OK.

   Just my 2c,

   Graeme

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   mike98 | Jan 15, 2003 09:55pm | #3

   I have the hitachi tr12 been a great router,,but I found to heavy for everyday use

   I mounter it a router table,,,it works great there

   mike

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   MikeIke | Jan 15, 2003 10:00pm | #4

   I bought a PC 7529 a year ago. Very satisfied, though I think other makes may have slightly better schemes on this or that knob or gidget. I think the PC line is well accessorized. I use the hi end edge guide and am delighted with it for mortising legs. It is a 2 hP model, and I have not yet bogged it down. It works well in a table, though height adjustment is a bit tedious. A lot of personal preference enters into your choice. It will probably be the only router I use for a long time.I got it for 199 at HD. Made my own case for it, as the model that comes with a case adds about 50 bucks. Good router.

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   ownersrep | Jan 16, 2003 02:30am | #5

   FYI,

   CMT (Sommerfield) was using the Hitachi for all their demos at the WW show here.  They were selling it with the Router Raiser with their tables and of course bits.

   Jim

6. 
   user-212595 | Jan 16, 2003 04:59am | #6

   Look at Dewalt's new kit, 618, very nice plunge mechanism.

7. 
   Seth_Frankel | Jan 16, 2003 04:34pm | #7

   Scott,

   Think about your needs as for power and size. How will you be using it? I've had a large 3+hp bosch for some time and smaller ones. The Bosch is rather powerful and very heavy. It ended up permanently mounted in my router table. The smaller ones are easier to use daily.

   If you can, try out a big boy and a smaller unit with the same bits performing the same functions and see if the extra weight and power benefits you.

   Seth

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   and there is no fail . . . there is only

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