Deanvandam

Hi! Everyone,
I am looking for a new plunge router. I have never owned one. How much power? (HP and Amps.) do I need to look for.

Right now I am looking at a Ryboi @ 2hp vs a Freud @ 3 1/4 hp with only about $30.00 drifference. Please help. Thanks!

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challagan

Hi Dean. Please let us know how you plan to use the router, hand held, in the table, kind of work you want to do with it etc. This will help.

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Deanvandam

well, I have 2 fixed base craftmans routers, that I hardly use. Cause, 1.) I don't know alot about routers. 2.) It is hard to make adjustments, as far as height, ect.
Since, I don't have room for a nice table saw, I thought I would make the router my primary tool. So, it would be in a table alot of the time. But, would take it out for dadoos,dovetails ect. I would like to make a few furniture pieces. I hope this helps. Thanks!

Dean

harrysin

Because I'm not familiar with routers available in the US, I can't recommend a specific brand other than the Triton TR001 which in my opinion is the finest router available in the world for table use. With such a machine permanently in you're table, I'm sure the purchase of a second plunge router, at the low US prices would make any and all projects a breeze. A dual fixed/plunge router, however quick the changeover, can't compete with separate machines especially if like me routers are you're primary tool.

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