DeWalt DW618PK 2-1/4 HP Electronic Variable Speed Fixed Base / Plunge Router Combo Kit with Soft Start
from DeWalt.
I purchased this combo set at a tool show and returned it the next day. Problems being that some parts were missing and the plastic portion on the plunge base was cracked. I am sure they would have exchanged it, but it doesn't say much for future durability. Dewalt is usually great. I have a lot of...
Bosch 1617EVSPK 2-1/4 HP Router Combination Pack--with Free Deluxe Edge Guide a $39.99 Value
from Bosch.
If you were looking at getting a combo kit now is your chance to get a 2 HP unit instead of the 1.5 HP units. The softstart and self center bits work great both as a plunge router as well as a fixed base and the 2 HP soft start and mag body makes it easy to control as well as light weight. The 2...
Porter-Cable 693VSPK Fixed and Plunge Base 1-3/4 HP Router Kit with Case & Edge Guide
from Porter-Cable.
Using the fixed base portion of this kit has proven reliable and easy. The Plunge Base, however, has been a real disappointment. Having upgraded (I thought) about four months ago, I purchased the 693VSPK Kit. Immediately upon receiving the kit the plunge base sounded like the elementary school...
Makita RF1101KIT 2-1/4 HP Industrial Router Kit
from Makita.
Quiet, Powerful, and Flexible. This router will do it all. I have been been very pleased with the quality of this product, and would recommend it to anyone looking for both a fixed and plunge base router solution!
Porter-Cable 7518 3-1/4 HP Speedmatic 5-Speed Router
from Porter-Cable.
I was very surprised to see the 7518 getting anything but 5-star reviews. I have had mine for five years and had nothing but marvelous experiences with it. It has more power than you're ever going to need, has a soft start that's a very nice feature, variable speeds which come in handy at times, and...
Incra ULTRA24SYS Jig Router Kit, 24" Complete Ultra System
from Incra.
Without going over all of the other comments I would have to say this this is a nice tool. It does what it says it will. You can put together very nice looking basic dovetails as well as doing some fancy ones. The problem with this thing is that it gets mind numbing messing with that micrometer...
Porter-Cable 9690VSK Variable Speed Router Kit with Edge Guide a $44.99 Value
from Porter-Cable.
Bought this router last week. A very nice piece of equipment. Solid, well put together, everything you expect in a Porter Cable Tool. With more power than my old 690 router I haven't been able to stop it yet. The collets change in a snap, and the motor won't fall out when inverted in a table. The...
Freud FT2000EP 3-1/4 HP Electronic Variable Speed Plunge Router includes Deluxe Edge Guide, a $24.99 Value
from Freud.
I bought the Freud 2000 about a month ago and I am well peased with this router.I used it free hand before mouting it in my router table. It worked great above the table. the micro ajust knob works great. The on and off switch ia very handy even under the table.I had no problem with the collet at...
Bosch 1617EVS 2-1/4 Horsepower Variable Speed Router
from Bosch.
I do a lot of routing, and I've owned a lot of routers over the years. The Bosch 1617EVS is, by far, the best fixed-base router I've ever owned. The design, coupled with the exceptional manufacturing quality, will meet or exceed anyone's expectations. Its variable speed, light weight, comfortable...
DeWalt DW6913 Universal Edge Guide with Dust Collection
from DeWalt.
This works very well. Very easy to setup and adjust, the micro adjust feature is great for dialing in exactly what is needed. The dust port works well when working on edges.
Bench Dog PL1002 Router Top-Adjustment System
from Bench Dog.
This router lift is a heavy duty, precision mechanism. It is possible to adjust your bit height to within .001". The 8 threads per inch adjusting screw means it it is much faster to raise the bit than the competition. The lift holds the router motor directly, so you can raise it high enough to...
Bosch RA1173 Dust Extraction Kit
from Bosch.
Porter-Cable 310P Production Laminate Trimmer
from Porter-Cable.
Well, the time finally came when I had to replace my 30 year old Craftsman router. The main shaft was exhibiting a little too much wobble for my tastes - this, after I rebuilt the works with new bearings. I've had my eyes on the Bosch 1617 for a couple of years... nice router, but pretty heavy and...
DeWalt DW621K 2 HP VS Electronic Plunge Router Kit, Including Carrying Case and Universal Edge Guide, a $70.00 Value
from DeWalt.
Let me start by saying I don't believe a "perfect tool" exists, but the DeWalt 621 is close. I admit, I'm not a spontaneous person when it comes to buying larger ticket item tools. This was no exception approx 18 months ago. I insist on good research. I tried to consider every possible use,...
DeWalt DW618D 2-1/4 HP Electronic Variable Speed D-Handle Router with Soft Start
from DeWalt.
I have the Milwaukee D Handled router and I think this is the first serious contender. The Milwaukee is fantastic with all of its well thought out features, but it lacks the power of this 2 1/4Hp beast. I am always interested in Great products despite the brand yet Dewalt makes it hard not to be...
Freud 96-102 8-Piece Dovetail Incra Jig 1/2" Shank Set
from Freud.
I purchased this set as Freud is a well known name, I was disapointed when I found all of the bits to have rusted shanks. I will have to spend considerable time with emory cloth and WD before they will be put into my router. The box label also only lists their part number, no size and angle for the...
Bench Dog RT250 Router Table for Table Saws
from Bench Dog.
I received the RT-250 about a week ago...This is EXACTLY 27" deep, front to back. The big advantage for me is that I did not have an extension out the side of the saw. Now I do, and it doubles as a router table. A very precise one at that... I had to use the installation kit, which is $15. ...The...
Delta SH100 Shopmaster Bench Top Router/Shaper
from Delta.
Milwaukee 5625-20 3-1/2 HP Fixed-Base Production Router with Electronic Variable Speed, Feedback Circuitry, and Soft-Start
from Milwaukee.
This router has some serious power! The soft start is a wonderful feature. The lower speeds are great for panel work. The feedback circuitry and the 3.5 hp motor can tackle some serious projects. I would give this 5 stars, yet my only complaint is the bulk of the machine and the large handles. They...
Freud 99-569 3-1/2" Raised Panel Bit with Backcutters
from Freud.
Freud SH-5 Professional Micro-Adjustable Router Table Fence
from Freud.
This fence seems to be a very good value. Upon receipt, I began installation and soon discovered that I needed the optional extension base plate. I contacted the folks at Freud and they were very helpful and said that the Tool Crib folks could special order it for me. I then contacted Tool Crib and...
Bosch RA1180 Benchtop Router Table
from Bosch.
I bought one of these and liked it a lot, except for one flaw: the router mount plate, which is made of some kind of plastic, flexes. For operations where the workpiece is supported by the aluminum table, this isn't a problem, but I was making sliding dovetail joints. One piece was supported by the...
Bench Dog FTB400 Complete Router Table System
from Bench Dog.
We got this for my husband for Christmas and I was worried that it would not be worth the money but...Wow I was surprised. It was delivered in record time. My husband has a portable table but this is much better. It did take 2 hours to put together but will worth the time spent. It will get a good...
Router Raizer 1001 Precise Router Depth Adjustment
from Router Technologies.
I Just recently installed this product on the Hitachi m12v. The instructions (though a little wordy) are right on the money. Bottom line is: If you follow the instructions you will not have any problems. The product gives you the versatility to use it in the table as well as hand held. The...
Bosch 1613AEVS 2HP Plunge Router
from Bosch.
This is likely one of the nicest tools I've ever used. It is so smooth and quiet, I don't even have to wear earplugs with 2" bits that on some routers can be loud. The speed control holds the speed constant even when the load increases. It will swing substantial bits through red oak on deep cuts...
Porter-Cable 698XXX Router Table without Motor
from Porter-Cable.
Thought I was getting a deal when I purchased the 1-1/2 hp P-C plunge router set with table. You get what you pay for. No problem with router but the table is VERY sub-standard. The fence adjustment is LOUSY. One wing nut holds each sliding fence and is almost impossible to get it square to the...
Vermont American 26777 Taper Jig
from Vermont American.
At the risk of having my head chopped off for writing a review before I received the product, I thought this was worth mentioning. I was looking for a tapering jig that would save me the time of having to build one. (Engineering time, etc.) For the cost of this unit, it seems like a no brainer. I...
Bosch 1619EVS 3.25HP Electric Plunge Router
from Bosch.
I am writing in defense of the disengaging mechanisms of this amazingly adequate tool. There are reviews posted that suggest the ergonomics or the instruction manual of the machine are not where they should be. I suggest to those who do not or will not spend enough quality time to get aquainted with...
Porter-Cable 42000 9-Piece Template Guide Kit
from Porter-Cable.
For hardly a little more than the cheapie template guide sets you get a very nice one from Porter cable. The nice thing about it is if you have a Porter cable or Makita router you simply slip the guide into the existing hole in your baseplate and secure it with one of the provided nuts. Insert the...
