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Also looking for a router

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Hello everyone,

My name is David and I’m looking for my first router (well sort off!). I have a Porter Cable laminate trimmer that I’ve been exploiting for the past few months. It surprisingly works well on plywood however or years I’ve been wanting a plunge/fixed router.

I plan on using the router for furniture, art, electric guitars, and also planing with a homemade jig. Just the other day I almost bought the Bosch fixed/plunge but was disappointed with the price after learning that my coupon wouldn’t work. Maybe it was a good thing because I wasn’t involved with this forum yet?

Anyway, I curious to learn as to what you experience wood works recommend as a first router for person with my credentials. The fixed/plunge style make a lot of sense to me but I’m not sure which brand to by. I also think 2.25 hp would be ample for me but maybe I could go less?

Thanks,
David
 
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