Router Selection

[dales133]

I just picked up a nice makita 1/4 inch router/trimmer today.
It's a realy nice unit very heavy for its size but in a good way.
I find the realy light trimmers tend to be hard to control.
I'll probably end up getting something in the half inch variety at some stage.
I had a variable speed 1/2 inch elu router that was Unfortionatly stolen....I'd had it since I was 18 and paid it off weekly...still angry about that one!

[ssutton]

I have a CNC table and have a Bosch 1617 mounted to it. I have about 1500 total hours of run time on this router. It has proven super durable. I cut aluminum/wood/plastic/etc. with it and it has held up to many CNC crashes. In that time I have had to replace the bearing set once, likely only because of the way I abuse it.

http://www.cpotools.com/factory-recondi ... 7Aod2TMA_A

Many guys in the DIY CNC group use Porter Cable as well and always rate them very highly.

Scott

[RexInTheCity]

Santa brought me the Porter Cable 450PK today. Now I just have to buy some bits and figure out how to use it!

[dales133]

Mine took off on me yesterday and gouged a big trench in my sidewall.not a happy camper

[wagondude]

Santa brought me the Porter Cable 450PK today. Now I just have to buy some bits and figure out how to use it!

If you think you will be using it a lot, do yourself a favor and buy a quality set of carbide bits. They will cut better and last a lifetime. High speed steel bits are only good for a few cuts. Dull bits are extremely dangerous. Oh, and add a biscuit slot cutter to the list.