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Have just picked up a nice little router (1050W) from checkers-Hyper. Make is their branded 'Shultz' , sounds german but made in china. Well made and quite robust. Has better baseplate than my ryobi and better,sturdier lock mechanism for bit changing. I know some will critisise and say go for...

Hi Folks, I am fairly new to woodworking, been at it 8 months or so. When I first started buying tools, I purchased a new "Toughest" Brand Router for $40. It a very powerful no frills router, and has never given me mechanical trouble. The problem is the weight and visibility of the wood. It...