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   hammer1 | May 24, 2004 06:53am | #1

   I just bought another PC 7518. I was concerned that many of the other routers did not have enough room on the base for 3" or larger panel raising or slotting bits. I wish it had a decent dust collection port but I can rig something up. Most of the others with dust collection have small hose openings 1" or 1 1/4", very inadequate. I don't want a plunge under the table and I can easily reach under my table to make adjustments or remove the motor if needed. More than likely my fence, feeder or jigs would be in the way if I had a hole for above the table adjustments. The 7518 has plenty of power but it is plenty more than $180.

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   Routerman | May 24, 2004 04:26pm | #2

   PC 7518 under this one.

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   SRToolguy | May 27, 2004 05:29am | #3

   I've never used the Hitachi but I have been very happy with my PC 7518 in the table. If I had it to do over again, I would probably get the plunge version of the 7518 since it works much nicer with a router raiser and can be adjusted in fine increments rather than fighting with the lock then twisting and hopefully remembering to lock it back down again. I've done the later more than once and must tell you that it is definitley a wake up call. Other than that it is a definite work horse and well made.

   Sincerely;

   The Tool Guy

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   LD | May 27, 2004 03:13pm | #4

   Thanks for the info guys.  Looks like the PC 7518 gets the vote.