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   CarpenterPJE | Feb 13, 2004 03:05am | #1

   Try looking at Bocsh, 1613EVS plunge router, nice machine.

   What ever unit you get make it a plunge router.

   Good luck.

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   stevemorris | Feb 17, 2004 06:36am | #2

   have seven routers in my cabinet shop, everthing from little laminate trimmers to a 3 hp hitachi

   other than its rather intimidating size and power, the hitachi is my favourite

   second is the porter cable 690 series, think ive got three

   caulking is not a piece of trim

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   BArnold | Feb 17, 2004 11:26am | #3

   Ditto on Bosch!  I now have three 1617EVS units -- one dedicated to my router table.  I've used it for raised panels and had no problem with it.  Consider the kit with the fixed and plunge bases for flexibility.  Amazon.com has the kit for $230, minus $25 for orders over $199, free shipping and (probably) no sales tax -- total comes out to $205.  I like the soft start on these machines and they are much quieter than PC's I've used at the shop where I work.

   Check this link:

   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005RHPD/qid=1077006051/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2_etk-tools/102-9558148-0723302?v=glance&s=hi&n=228013

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   crosscutter1 | Mar 11, 2004 03:51am | #4

   i have both not sure which models porter cable & bosch plunge router as well as 2 laminate  trimmers again bosch & porter cable not counting drywall trimmers