opinion on router

[krouchchocolate 10+ year member]

Is this router good?

http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=5601

What's the difference between a fixed based and a plunge router?

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[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

A fixed base and a plunge router are the same except that the plunge base allows you to vary the cut depth during use (which is what you want for cutouts, but not trimming, which is what the fixed is for).

 

[swc204 10+ year member]

ya thats a good router......plunge routers let you change the depth of your cut

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

And that router looks solid.

 

[krouchchocolate 10+ year member]

oh okay so it would be an smart idea to get both

 

[swc204 10+ year member]

yes

most kits come with both bases

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

Yes.

 

[krouchchocolate 10+ year member]

which router is better?

http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=113

http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2813

 

[Moe Lester 10+ year member]

didnt we just discuss this earlier tonight? lol... get the dewalt plunge router, that porter cable doesnt have the plunge base

 

[Ayrton 10+ year member]

If you have no other router, then a combo kit will be your best choice. Dewalt, Porter Cable, Bosch, all offer combo kits. The best deal you can get on a combo at the moment is the Bosch 1617EVSPK for $160 refurbed or $200 new.

http://www.toolking.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=10058

Both bases, variable speed and 2.25 horse motor. Can't go wrong that!