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Posted by Red Green on May 3, 2008, 1:03 pm
> wrote:
>
>>salty@dog.com wrote in
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>>> On Fri, 02 May 2008 13:37:22 GMT, nespammezpas@antispam.net (Bill)
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Thu, 1 May 2008 18:57:55 -0700 (PDT), Christopher Nelson
>>>>
>>>>>I'm considering buying my first router and not having used one much
>>>>>in the past, I'm unsure what the important features are. I'm sure
>>>>>more HP means better cutting power. I've seen some that say "fixed
>>>>>speed" so I assume some are variable or multiple speed. Is a fixed
>>>>>table OK or is plunge important? Any brands I should run screaming
>>>>>from? (I saw some poor reviews of Craftsman here.)
>>>>
>>>>Variable speed is good. Lets you slow down and safely use large
>>>>cutters. Plunge base is useful for plowing out stopped dadoes.
>>>>More HP means more power; king of the beasts is the 3 HP
>>>>Porter-Cable, but it's very big and heavy for handheld use. Great
>>>>for a router table. Soft start is a good feature to have - gives you
>>>>enough time to get both hands on the router before the bit is up to
>>>>full speed. I have a Hitachi kit that includes both fixed and
>>>>plunge bases. Porter-Cable and DeWalt make good routers as well.
>>>>Tons of accessories available for the Porter-Cable.
>>>
>>> One feature I REALLY like when using a router hand-held is
>>> illumination. Makes a huge difference to be able to see your work
>>> that well.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>With the light on mine I can really see much better....the sawdust on
>>the inside of the viewing shield.
>
> Then you are doing it wrong, Red! LOL
>
>
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