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42 Re: routers
From: lance@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu (Norman Lalancette)
Date: 6 Jun 88 11:45:23 GMT
In article <1082@sauron.Columbia.NCR.COM> cooper@sauron.Columbia.NCR.COM (cooper) writes:
>
>I am in the market to buy a high quality router -- to be used for a long time. I would like to
>know the make/model of everyone's favorite router (or least favorite router).
I have a Porter Cable Model 691 (1.5 hp, D-handle, 1/4 & 1/2" collets) and
have been very happy with it; I highly recommend it for heavy use. PC has
a large line of router models, so you may find one better suited to your
needs. Their routers are not plunge type, but I have never found this to
be a hindrince. Actually, I was so pleased with my 691's performance, that
I bought a PC bayonet saw and belt sander and will eventually get their
plate joiner! In addition - this may not be important to you - but PC is
made in USA (formerlly Rockwell International).
Although I'm sold on PC, I'm sure other brands such as Bosch, Milwaukee,
and Black & Decker's Elu line are good quality as well . . .
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