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jer760 · 11-22-2007, 09:22 PM

Okay, I have a Triton 3.25 mounted in my table and love it. I wanted to get a dedicated hand held to replace the Skil I first purchased. Well, instead of first posting my quiz here I pulled the trigger on a Hitachi m12 vc on ebay that was just ending. I have read reviews on many other sites and such but I would really love to hear what YOU guys think? Thanks much in advance.

kp91 · 11-22-2007, 09:42 PM

The old style M12v is an awesome router. A lot of router for the money.

**challagan** · 11-22-2007, 11:00 PM

This is the 2 1/4 HP router and from what I have read in the past it's a good router. Did you get the fixed base plunge/combo or just the fixed base?

corey

jer760 · 11-23-2007, 06:48 AM

It's a fixed base, no plunge base with this one. Thanks.

**harrysin** · 11-23-2007, 08:16 AM

You asked an honest question so I must give you an honest answer. In my humble opinion you did make a mistake. For hand held routing I consider that a powerful plunge router is essential in order for you to get the most out of you're routing. To ease the pain let me tell you that, again in my humble opinion, you have the finest router that I have ever come across for table use, but I consider it to be quite pathetic for plunge use, the single long spring gives a very poor plunge.

**challagan** · 11-23-2007, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jer760

It's a fixed base, no plunge base with this one. Thanks.

I would have to agree with Harry, if you can have only one hand held I would get a plunge router. At one time I would'nt have said that but today I can't get along with out at least one hand held plunger. No worries thought, watch the sales and you can pick up a great combo for under 100.00 at Sears with there new plunge combo... 1 2 HP motor a plunge base, fixed base, edge guide and a case. Great set!

Corey

**Glenmore** · 11-23-2007, 09:36 AM

I have the 690 porter cable model works great for me in my table and for free hand. You can get this in a combo model to but cost a little more. Lowe's is where I got my two of them. Good time of year to be in the market for a tool Christmas sales.

**bobj3** · 11-23-2007, 09:58 AM

Hi jer760

To start with you have a great router in the table,,,I have many Porter Cable routers and I am a big fan of the PC but I also have some of the new Craftsman combo sets,,,the PC combo is about 200 bucks and the Craftsman is about 100 bucks for about the same price ..and it also comes with a nice case for storage like the PC...

They are so close the PC motor will slip into the Craftsman mount,,the standard PC 690 will not have all the neat stuff on them like the Craftsman with the build in light,VS,vac.pick,edge item,etc.,the PC 690 LS have the VS but it's only 1 3/4HP unlike the Craftsman that is 2 HP, so to say more bang for your buck with the new Craftsman...routers

plus Sears will fix it or replace it with in 5 years if you select to get the it..and that's hard to beat for any power tool..

But this is just my cents...

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Originally Posted by jer760

Okay, I have a Triton 3.25 mounted in my table and love it. I wanted to get a dedicated hand held to replace the Skil I first purchased. Well, instead of first posting my quiz here I pulled the trigger on a Hitachi m12 vc on ebay that was just ending. I have read reviews on many other sites and such but I would really love to hear what YOU guys think? Thanks much in advance.

jer760 · 11-23-2007, 10:08 AM

Thanks a lot for the replies and especially the honesty. Hmmmm, perhaps a guy could use both a fixed base and a plunge router, obviously a combo kit would be more economical but since I've got the Hitachi on the way I'll start researching for a good plunge router. I would love to learn more about the use of bushings and guides so something that is geared out of the box would be a check in the reason to buy box. Hehehe, I've got four routers and barely know how to use them, having a ton of fun learning though. Thanks again fellas, what a great site.

**challagan** · 11-23-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jer760

Thanks a lot for the replies and especially the honesty. Hmmmm, perhaps a guy could use both a fixed base and a plunge router, obviously a combo kit would be more economical but since I've got the Hitachi on the way I'll start researching for a good plunge router. I would love to learn more about the use of bushings and guides so something that is geared out of the box would be a check in the reason to buy box. Hehehe, I've got four routers and barely know how to use them, having a ton of fun learning though. Thanks again fellas, what a great site.

Absolutely. Now you can just take your time and find a good plunge router. I would recommend checking out the new Craftsman though, I don't think it can be beat for the price. Dewalt, Bosch, PC and a host of others make very good routers as well. Try them on for size and be sure they will work for what you want. Most will accept the PC style guide bushings so you are good there. Most can also be added to the Oak Park 7 inch base which has a 1 1/2 inch hole for larger guides etc. and is great for plunging operations and jig work if you have seen any of the RWS shows. I would highly suggest getting series one DVD from Oak Park... this DVD will give you some real nice projects to make on and off your table and will teach you a lot about the router and how to use it properly and all that you can do with it as well.

Enjoy!
Corey

11-22-2007, 09:22 PM	#1
jer760 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Mb. Posts: 102 View jer760's Gallery	Hope I haven't made another mistake Okay, I have a Triton 3.25 mounted in my table and love it. I wanted to get a dedicated hand held to replace the Skil I first purchased. Well, instead of first posting my quiz here I pulled the trigger on a Hitachi m12 vc on ebay that was just ending. I have read reviews on many other sites and such but I would really love to hear what YOU guys think? Thanks much in advance. __________________ Jer Miracle Stick! Made of tough, genuine wood! Last edited by jer760; 11-22-2007 at 10:04 PM.
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kp91 Marine Engineer Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 873 View kp91's Gallery	The old style M12v is an awesome router. A lot of router for the money. __________________ Doug 1 John 1:9
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,943 View challagan's Gallery	This is the 2 1/4 HP router and from what I have read in the past it's a good router. Did you get the fixed base plunge/combo or just the fixed base? corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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jer760 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Mb. Posts: 102 View jer760's Gallery	It's a fixed base, no plunge base with this one. Thanks. __________________ Jer Miracle Stick! Made of tough, genuine wood!
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,653 View harrysin's Gallery	You asked an honest question so I must give you an honest answer. In my humble opinion you did make a mistake. For hand held routing I consider that a powerful plunge router is essential in order for you to get the most out of you're routing. To ease the pain let me tell you that, again in my humble opinion, you have the finest router that I have ever come across for table use, but I consider it to be quite pathetic for plunge use, the single long spring gives a very poor plunge. __________________ *Harry*
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Glenmore Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mountain Top Pennsylvania Posts: 1,432 View Glenmore's Gallery	I have the 690 porter cable model works great for me in my table and for free hand. You can get this in a combo model to but cost a little more. Lowe's is where I got my two of them. Good time of year to be in the market for a tool Christmas sales. __________________ Glenmore Days without wood working are days not worth getting up for.
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11-23-2007, 10:08 AM	#9
jer760 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Mb. Posts: 102 View jer760's Gallery	Thanks a lot for the replies and especially the honesty. Hmmmm, perhaps a guy could use both a fixed base and a plunge router, obviously a combo kit would be more economical but since I've got the Hitachi on the way I'll start researching for a good plunge router. I would love to learn more about the use of bushings and guides so something that is geared out of the box would be a check in the reason to buy box. Hehehe, I've got four routers and barely know how to use them, having a ton of fun learning though. Thanks again fellas, what a great site. __________________ Jer Miracle Stick! Made of tough, genuine wood!
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