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   sschefer | Jul 23, 2002 11:05pm | #1

   The 7529 is a good router. The plunge was a little stiff at first but either it loosend up or I got used to it. It is a electronic controlled, soft start, variable speed router with all of the bells and whistles. I've had mine for about a year and use it frequently without any problems. If you buy it as a kit, you get the microfine fence and a case.

   Steve - in Northern California

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   TERRE5 | Jul 23, 2002 11:38pm | #2

   I just completed a MAJOR woodworking project, if you want to call it that.  I just finished making siding for an addition to my home, 4,000 sf of 1x12 pine siding.  We had to make 8 passes with a router and edge guide.  I ended up with (3) Bosch 1617EVS routers.  They are by far, the best 2HP router there is, bar none.  I burnt up (2) of the new Makita  1101's.  I would have burned up my PC 690, but it got too hot to hold, so I quit using it.  People say that you can heat them up and they keep on keeping on.

   I used (4) Jesada 1-1/4" dado bits for this, and had each sharpened once.  They were 4 times sharper when they came back from the local sharpener.  You could even tell you were in the wood for 10-12 passes.  These 1x12's were mostly 12'-14' long. 

   The carpenters were there last Friday when a couple of fellas from work took off with myself and finished up about the last 1000 sf.  They would watch us for a while and I told them that if they needed a router right now, they better buy a Bosch.  They laughed and told us that we would blow those things up.  6 hours later, they changed their minds.  Routers are fine.  Just glad it's over.

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   sschefer | Jul 24, 2002 12:16am | #3

   Well, I gotta tell ya that's a heck of a story... I also had a Bosch 1617EVS. I gave it to friend because the PC was so much more sophisticated. I recently ground  a 3/4" recess into the majority of the surface of a 8' by 30" maple butcher block style counter top. Not even a whimper out of the router, a little warm but certainly not hot. The collet and the 1/2" whiteside spiral upcut bit were a little on the hot side but thats pretty normal. The Bosch is an excellent router also. Mine was given to me so I gave it to another future wood wrecker when I bought the PC.Steve - in Northern California

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   alexlisa | Jul 24, 2002 12:37am | #4

   I would cast my my vote for the Dewalt 2hp with the built-in dust collection port. I tend to avoid using handheld routers because of the incredible mess (and noise) they make, but this is the only router I know of on the market that has dust integral dust collection, not some half-baked add on device. I don't own one yet, but I borrowed a friend's, and loved it. Plenty of power, easy to adjust, and my shop vac sucked up about 90% of the mess. Next on my to-buy list.

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   BG | Jul 24, 2002 02:32am | #6

   Q-sawn,

   I've owned one for over a year now and find it very versatile with plenty of power.  However, the it will cut out unexpectedly and you need to let go and pull the trigger again.  I have not detected pattern of when this happens...maybe after 15 mins of work...and then stops after abut 15 minutes..and it is on a dedicated line with a 20amp breaker.  I don't know if this is normal..but i sure don't like it..

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   Froed | Jul 24, 2002 01:28pm | #7

   BG,

   Is it possible you're inadvertently hitting the trigger, which will disengage the trigger lock?  I've done this a couple times on long cuts.  I've had mine almost two years, and it hasn't cut out yet on its own.  If you've had it over a year, it's out of warranty (of course), but I think I'd send it to the tool shop unless you're very comfortable tryin' to fix it yourself.  Either way, it's definitely not normal.

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   mitch | Jul 24, 2002 03:05pm | #8

   try reading the customer reviews on amazon/tool crib-  i was all set to buy a pc plunge router a couple years ago but virtually all the reviews mentioned the same three or four problems.  i went with the bosch and could not be happier.

   mitch

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   BG | Jul 24, 2002 08:08pm | #10

   Thanks, you and Steve could be correct.  I do not use the trigger lock, per se, however I am usually concentrating so hard on everything else..maintain pressure against fense, speed, dust, beer getting warm, etc. ..I don't know what Mr. Index finger is doing...gees !  

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   sschefer | Jul 24, 2002 07:21pm | #9

   I agree with the Froed. It took me a while to get used to the triger lock. At first I couldn't get it to lock at all then when I did I kept hitting the release. I've learned the tool now and don't have a problem anymore but it was frustrating to get used to.Steve - in Northern California

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   Lar55 | Jul 24, 2002 01:44am | #5

   I'd agree with what Steve said.  I've also owned the PC for about a year and it's done a great job.  But I also own one of the old Milwaukee 2hp that can run all day without a problem.  The only gripe with Milwaukee is no VS and no plunge. 

   Lar

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   BobHubbard | Jul 25, 2002 12:38am | #11

   Excellent router.  I have used about fifteen and this is the best.