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   Ricky_Yu | Apr 20, 2002 02:38pm | #1

   It seems like there is a big difference with your choices. The Bosch 1617EVSPK is one 2 hp motor with a fixed and a plunge base and goes for about $240 whereas the 1618EVS and 1619EVS are two separate machines with their own motors and together cost at least double that. The 1617 EVSPK is in my opinion a solid value; if however you plan on doing a lot of routing and can justify the cost, then the latter option is worth considering.

   
   

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   Edited 4/20/2002 7:40:00 AM ET by Ricky

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   Danford_C_ | Apr 20, 2002 06:11pm | #2

   Bart,

   Is this your first router?  If so, I wouldn't recommend that a 3 1/4hp be your first one. 

   Dano

   "Form and Function are One" - Frank L. Wright
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   Vibart2 | Apr 20, 2002 10:59pm | #3

   I have 3 1/4" routers now & one is over 40 years old & just burnt out the other 2 I think would work ok as dedicated dovetail & box joint routers. I am leaning toward either the Evspk’s in the Makita dual base set or the Bosch dual based set. I am not sure how the fine adjustment features compare though, or if there are other comparisons to consider between the 2 sets of routers.

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   Jay_Pearce | Apr 23, 2002 06:12am | #4

   Have you checked out the offering from Porter-Cable. I have the 2 hp plungewith speed control and electronic brake and like it. I don't care much for the P-C combo kit, too small. Only complaint I had with the 2 hp plunge is micro adjust knob is awkward when mounted in a table. Easily fixed with a home made extension.

   Jay

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   patternmaker | Apr 23, 2002 06:51am | #5

   I have had the DeWalt 625 for many years.It has done everything it was asked to do. I espacially like the "soft start" feature.FWIW ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬PAT¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬

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   tbhs1964 | May 27, 2002 04:23am | #6

   i have the 1617evspk. it's great and works hard.