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go5 · 12-28-2004, 05:45 PM

Anyone ever use or know anything about King Canada tools? Never heard of them (may not be a good thing) and saw a ruter today that caught my eye.
http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=400&ID=11536

Obviously a Canadian company so don't know how many canadians here

**Mike** · 12-29-2004, 10:01 AM

It looks suspiciously like an off shore clone to me. I guess the price should give you the answer to that. A 3 1/4 HP router like the Porter cable 7518 has a list price of $350 US. Let the buyer beware!

Mike

Julie · 01-06-2005, 12:40 PM

I have King sliding compound mitre saw, King planer and King jointer. I am pleased with all of them.

~Julie~

bmb in ab · 01-06-2005, 02:41 PM

My local Co-op home centre carries King products. If you have one near you, you might look at it first hand.

cabinetsetc · 01-08-2005, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by go5

Anyone ever use or know anything about King Canada tools? Never heard of them (may not be a good thing) and saw a ruter today that caught my eye.
http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=400&ID=11536

Obviously a Canadian company so don't know how many canadians here

King is actually a pretty decent tool. Their 8367 router sports 3 1/4 hp.Very stable and powerful. Doesn't lose rpms under load.

cabinetsetc · 01-08-2005, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by aniceone2hold

It looks suspiciously like an off shore clone to me. I guess the price should give you the answer to that. A 3 1/4 HP router like the Porter cable 7518 has a list price of $350 US. Let the buyer beware!

Mike

The King router is worth 3 Porter Cables and Makita too for that matter.I really like mine. Heavy though. 12or 13 pounds. But no vibes. Good table router. For hand work I prefer Bosch.

cabinetsetc · 01-08-2005, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by go5

Anyone ever use or know anything about King Canada tools? Never heard of them (may not be a good thing) and saw a ruter today that caught my eye.
http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=400&ID=11536

Obviously a Canadian company so don't know how many canadians here

I'm not sure if my message made it. I have a King 8367 router and like it.Good, strong, stable. Worth 3 Porter Cables. Heavy though. 12-13 lbs. Good table router,no vibes. For hand work prefer Bosch.King doesn't lose rpms under load.Goes for $110-$150 US.

CanuckBeaver · 01-08-2005, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cabinetsetc

I'm not sure if my message made it. I have a King 8367 router and like it.Good, strong, stable. Worth 3 Porter Cables. Heavy though. 12-13 lbs. Good table router,no vibes. For hand work prefer Bosch.King doesn't lose rpms under load.Goes for $110-$150 US.

How long have you had your KC router?
How much do you use it? (Hrs per week?)
Have you had any problems? If so how was service?

TIA
CB

Tony · 01-08-2005, 07:27 AM

I have a king router, band saw, and sliding compound mitre saw and I have no complaints what so ever.

cabinetsetc · 01-08-2005, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CanuckBeaver

How long have you had your KC router?
How much do you use it? (Hrs per week?)
Have you had any problems? If so how was service?

TIA
CB

I've only had the router a coup;e of days. Have a king contractors saw and cut at least 10,000 board ft. Same with planer. No problems so far. Also have portable planer used very little but no prob. I think it's one of the better values out there, and still affordable.

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go5 Registered User New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2 View go5's Gallery	King Canada ? Anyone ever use or know anything about King Canada tools? Never heard of them (may not be a good thing) and saw a ruter today that caught my eye. http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=400&ID=11536 Obviously a Canadian company so don't know how many canadians here
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12-29-2004, 10:01 AM	#2
Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,091 View Mike's Gallery	It looks suspiciously like an off shore clone to me. I guess the price should give you the answer to that. A 3 1/4 HP router like the Porter cable 7518 has a list price of $350 US. Let the buyer beware! Mike
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Julie Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 219 View Julie's Gallery	I have King sliding compound mitre saw, King planer and King jointer. I am pleased with all of them. ~Julie~
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bmb in ab Registered User Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 22 View bmb in ab's Gallery	My local Co-op home centre carries King products. If you have one near you, you might look at it first hand.
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Tony Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 18 View Tony's Gallery	I have a king router, band saw, and sliding compound mitre saw and I have no complaints what so ever.
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