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**challagan** · 08-20-2007, 10:01 PM

Hi all. Well I decided to pick up one of the new Craftsman router to dedicate to my Milescraft base for use with their template guides. I could also use it for anything else too I guess but I got it so I didn't have to keep changing that base back and forth on my DW 618.

This one was the $79.00 plunger with 1 3/4 HP ... not the 2 HP 2 Base combo. I fired it up to see what it sounds like... really like the soft start on it but I didn't realize this one wasn't VS. It's ok but would have liked that. The work light is nice. Fit and finish is nice. If I had it to do again, i would have spent the 20.00 more and got the 2 base combo, gotten rid of the fixed base, kept the edge guide (mine didn't come with one) and gotten 1/4 more HP that adds no weight and variable speed. The plunge mechanism actually is smoother than my Dewalt and I didn't think that was possible. Nice routers... can't beat the $$

Corey

**Bob** · 08-20-2007, 10:11 PM

Corey,

If you don't stop making me drool, my wife is going to need to buy me a bibb

**bobj3** · 08-20-2007, 10:21 PM

Nice router Bud

I see it has the 3/8" dia. holes for the thread rod now you have a router for the ski setup as well

Bj

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Originally Posted by challagan

Hi all. Well I decided to pick up one of the new Craftsman router to dedicate to my Milescraft base for use with those template guys. I could also use it for anything else to I guess but I got so I didn't have to keep changing that base back and forth on my DW 618.

This one was the $79.00 plunger with 1 3/4 HP ... not the 2 HP 2 Base combo. I fired it up to see what it sounds like... really like the soft start on it but I didn't realize this one wasn't VS. It's ok but would have liked that. The work light is nice. Fit and finish is nice. If I had it to do again, i would have spent the 20.00 more and got the 2 base combo, gotten rid of the fixed base, kept the edge guide (mine didn't come with one) and gotten 1/4 more HP that adds no weight and variable speed. The plunge mechanism actually is smoother than my Dewalt and I didn't think that was possible. Nice routers... can't beat the $$

Corey

**challagan** · 08-20-2007, 10:23 PM

Ha ha... well if you ever find yourself needing another Bob, these are good routers! Like I told you I don't think i need any more routers. I have 4 - 1 table router, 2 plungers for hand work, one Bosch Colt that can move between the mini table and hand use as well. If they ever make a plunge base for the Colt, it will be added however

corey

**bobj3** · 08-20-2007, 10:31 PM

Hi Corey

As you know I have two of the combo Craftsman routers setups and they are great routers..

I was down on Craftsman for a long time but the router(s) got me back into the fold..

Sears is coming on hard to fill the needs of the home work shop...

CAN'T HAVE TO MAY ROUTERS

Bj

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Originally Posted by challagan

Ha ha... well if you ever find yourself needing another Bob, these are good routers! Like I told you I don't think i need any more routers. I have 4 - 1 table router, 2 plungers for hand work, one Bosch Colt that can move between the mini table and hand use as well. If they ever make a plunge base for the Colt, it will be added however

corey

**challagan** · 08-20-2007, 10:59 PM

I agree Bob. I have had some real craftsman dogs but I have had some good ones as well. The routers I bought in the late 80's let me get into wood working but I never new what a good router was like until the last 3 years. This one is as good as my Dewalts ..... I still have to use it with a bit but I like what I see.

I really like my new Craftsman sander which is made by palmgren and the new Bandsaws are really nice from what I have read and that will be my next purchase

Not sure if it will be the 12 inch or the 14" yet though. On the fence. I think the 12 " is the best one made for 250 - 300.00 BTW, really like that vac set up on the Craftsman as well.

Corey

Joe Lyddon · 08-20-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by challagan

Hi all. Well I decided to pick up one of the new Craftsman router to dedicate to my Milescraft base for use with those template guys. I could also use it for anything else to I guess but I got so I didn't have to keep changing that base back and forth on my DW 618.

This one was the $79.00 plunger with 1 3/4 HP ... not the 2 HP 2 Base combo. I fired it up to see what it sounds like... really like the soft start on it but I didn't realize this one wasn't VS. It's ok but would have liked that. The work light is nice. Fit and finish is nice. If I had it to do again, i would have spent the 20.00 more and got the 2 base combo, gotten rid of the fixed base, kept the edge guide (mine didn't come with one) and gotten 1/4 more HP that adds no weight and variable speed. The plunge mechanism actually is smoother than my Dewalt and I didn't think that was possible. Nice routers... can't beat the $$

Corey

Corey, that router looks more like a 3hp model!!

Looks really good! Hope it works for you.

Doyle · 08-20-2007, 11:10 PM

Hello Corey

That is a great looking router. So glad you posted it.
Will the sears router base plate accept the PC guide bushings? Glad to see the provision for skies. I have five routers and none presents them selves accepting skies.
Thanks for the posts every body. Learn more every day.
Take care
Doyle

**challagan** · 08-20-2007, 11:15 PM

Hi Doyle. Yes, definitely.. in fact I believe it is made by PC or Black and Decker from the PC/Black and Decker parts bin.

In fact I just checked... the price has dropped on this router to 69.99 - And the price has gone up on the 2 base 2 HP VS model to 109.00 both are an awesome deal. For the money, the 2 base VS 2HP model is the way to go but for a single speed unit and 1 3/4 HP, the price can't be beat either.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

Corey

**harrysin** · 08-21-2007, 07:21 AM

That's a lot of router for the money Corey but I'm surprised that it has soft start but no speed control, they usually go together. There really is no substitute for dedicated routers, table, skis,hand held 1/2", hand held 1/4" and a trimmer make projects so much faster and more pleasurable.
Once you have finished sitting admiring this latest addition Corey, how about another project, complete with high def. photographs. I shall get the ball rolling before I go to bed tonight.

08-20-2007, 10:01 PM	#1
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! New Router In Dah Shop.... Hi all. Well I decided to pick up one of the new Craftsman router to dedicate to my Milescraft base for use with their template guides. I could also use it for anything else too I guess but I got it so I didn't have to keep changing that base back and forth on my DW 618. This one was the $79.00 plunger with 1 3/4 HP ... not the 2 HP 2 Base combo. I fired it up to see what it sounds like... really like the soft start on it but I didn't realize this one wasn't VS. It's ok but would have liked that. The work light is nice. Fit and finish is nice. If I had it to do again, i would have spent the 20.00 more and got the 2 base combo, gotten rid of the fixed base, kept the edge guide (mine didn't come with one) and gotten 1/4 more HP that adds no weight and variable speed. The plunge mechanism actually is smoother than my Dewalt and I didn't think that was possible. Nice routers... can't beat the $$ Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/ Last edited by challagan; 07-14-2008 at 11:40 PM.
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,539 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! Corey, If you don't stop making me drool, my wife is going to need to buy me a bibb __________________ Cheers, Bob
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08-20-2007, 10:23 PM	#4
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Ha ha... well if you ever find yourself needing another Bob, these are good routers! Like I told you I don't think i need any more routers. I have 4 - 1 table router, 2 plungers for hand work, one Bosch Colt that can move between the mini table and hand use as well. If they ever make a plunge base for the Colt, it will be added however corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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08-20-2007, 10:59 PM	#6
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! I agree Bob. I have had some real craftsman dogs but I have had some good ones as well. The routers I bought in the late 80's let me get into wood working but I never new what a good router was like until the last 3 years. This one is as good as my Dewalts ..... I still have to use it with a bit but I like what I see. I really like my new Craftsman sander which is made by palmgren and the new Bandsaws are really nice from what I have read and that will be my next purchase Not sure if it will be the 12 inch or the 14" yet though. On the fence. I think the 12 " is the best one made for 250 - 300.00 BTW, really like that vac set up on the Craftsman as well. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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08-20-2007, 11:10 PM	#8
Doyle Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mariposa California USA Posts: 195 View Doyle's Gallery	Report This Post! Hello Corey That is a great looking router. So glad you posted it. Will the sears router base plate accept the PC guide bushings? Glad to see the provision for skies. I have five routers and none presents them selves accepting skies. Thanks for the posts every body. Learn more every day. Take care Doyle __________________ Our tools and machines never take prisoners!
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08-20-2007, 11:15 PM	#9
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Doyle. Yes, definitely.. in fact I believe it is made by PC or Black and Decker from the PC/Black and Decker parts bin. In fact I just checked... the price has dropped on this router to 69.99 - And the price has gone up on the 2 base 2 HP VS model to 109.00 both are an awesome deal. For the money, the 2 base VS 2HP model is the way to go but for a single speed unit and 1 3/4 HP, the price can't be beat either. http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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08-21-2007, 07:21 AM	#10
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! That's a lot of router for the money Corey but I'm surprised that it has soft start but no speed control, they usually go together. There really is no substitute for dedicated routers, table, skis,hand held 1/2", hand held 1/4" and a trimmer make projects so much faster and more pleasurable. Once you have finished sitting admiring this latest addition Corey, how about another project, complete with high def. photographs. I shall get the ball rolling before I go to bed tonight. __________________ *Harry*
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