CanuckBeaver

I think my shop is going to look like kindergarden fingerpainting with lots of blue, green, grey and RED all around it!

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CB

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DONALD

What is it exactly about the King router that makes it worth 3 PCs? Everything I have that was made in Canada is first rate but after owning the King router for only 3 days what have you observed about the King router that's better than the PC 7518 or the big Milwaukee?

Mike

The price?

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cabinetsetc

I have a PC and in comparrison the stability factor is most prominent also like the no drag and no vibes. Maybe I jumped the gun by sayimg 3 pcs because I never really liked the PC value for dollar. I never actually liked it from the day I got it. When I buy a new tool The first day or two I "testdrive" it.I like to find out a tool can't handle a specific job before I have to do the job. I should have said "I like it 3 times more." Sorry if I gave you the wrong impression.

cabinetsetc

Actually I paid $139 CAD for mine but from what I've heard here, they go for between $99 and $169 CAD. I guess it depends where you buy it.

Mike

If a router that sells for even $169CD out performs a PC 7518 then it must be a good deal. I dont have a closed mind about tools. By way of comparison, what does a Bosch 1617 combo pack sell for in Canada? I know I use my Bosch for most of the things I do. I got my PC 7518 used a couple times by a guy I know. It was just too heavy for him, and he swapped me for a torpedo heater and 20 lb tank of propane. I figure I am out about $105 US. Hey, here you can buy a 2HP Skil Plunge with LED worklight for $63.

If there is anybody in or near Windsor, ON with one of these King routers I would love to see it in action. Contact me and we will plan a day of making the sawdust fly.

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CanuckBeaver

Mike a 1617 combo kit is $350 regular price. I would imagine there are sales that knock it down to $300 or perhaps $280. The competition in Calgary is pretty stiff so nobody charges WAY to much and lives very long. Here is some pricing with bot Canadian and US funds.
http://www.houseoftools.com/subcat.htm?cat=1890
If you click on the link to the specifics of the tool US prices come up, and if you are in a really strange mood you could also pay in Euro's.

These guys are pretty much the benchmark in Calgary. They pretty much match the BORGs.
Hope that helps.
CB

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Daryl

Did your King Portible Planer come with a quickjig for setting your blades.

Julie

re: Did your King Portible Planer come with a quickjig for setting your blades.
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If you mean the gizmo that helps you set the blades parallel and the correct height, yes. I didn't know it was called a quickjig.
~Julie~

gcarroll

I have been doing some homework on the King Router Model#8367 3 1/4 HP variable speed plunge router. I live near Cobourg, Ontario, east of Toronto and the local hardware store sells this model for $140.00 Cdn. In the fall, King had a sale on and they were priced at $100.00 Cdn. I noticed it shares a more than striking similarity to the Makita 3612C 3 1/4 HP VS plunge router. The only difference is the lock on the plunge is on the other post. Unlike other knock offs, this lock seems to be well made.