Which Router to buy??? (SEARS AD LINK)

[Kastlez_ 10+ year member]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Tools_Portable+Power+Tools_Routers+%26+Laminate+Trimmers?intcmp=ST_Router#viewItems=20&pageNum=1&sortOption=UNITS_HIGH_TO_LOW

Looking to invest into a router today...

Notes: Not looking to do a big projects just simple subwoofer cutouts and the occasional Roundover

Nothing heavy heavy duty and somewhere around 150$ or less

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

go with a plunge router or even better a dual base model

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

with your budget constraints and store choice;

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00917517000P?vName=Tools&cName=Portable+Power+Tools&sName=Routers+%26+Laminate+Trimmers

 

[Kastlez_ 10+ year member]

So the Craftsman 2 hp Soft Start Fixed and Plunge Base Router w/Electronic Feedback, 11 amp

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00917543000P?vName=Tools&cName=Portable+Power+Tools&sName=Routers+%26+Laminate+Trimmers

is it worth the 50$ to do digital below:

Craftsman 2 hp 10 amp Digital Router

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00917517000P?vName=Tools&cName=Portable+Power+Tools&sName=Routers+%26+Laminate+Trimmers#reviewsWrap

 

[pawn man 10+ year member]

cheaper routers usually do not hold up to my use. cutting rings out of .75" & 1.5" mdf is hell on the motors. i bought a makita w/ very large motor. no problems now.

 

[Kastlez_ 10+ year member]

went with the craftsman and bought a shitload of bits.. holding up fine so far

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

cheaper routers usually do not hold up to my use. cutting rings out of .75" & 1.5" mdf is hell on the motors. i bought a makita w/ very large motor. no problems now.

cheap router's in the hands of in-experienced builders dont hold up. I have used a ryobi plunge router for OVER a year and a half. Has not screwed up on me once! You have to clean them bishes after every use really good and keep them in a dry cool place. The use of high quality bit's makes your router last long as well. Do not go cheap on the bit's as if you do its your loss.

in closing, a cheap router can become an expensive router in the hands of an experienced wood worker, but can also have a long life if properly used, cleaned and stored.

-Don