GMC Router 2 1/4 HP $47.49 3 bases ???!!

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Joe Lyddon

Discussion Starter · Mar 5, 2007

Is this for real?

What's wrong with it? There has to be something wrong...

The price is just unreal!

GMC ATBR1500 2 1/4 HP Router Kit With 3 Bases

http://www.amazon.com/GMC-ATBR1500-...3-8549747?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=hi

I stumbled on this while checking on a Jet air cleaner.

What's wrong with this router?

The price is right!

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bobj3

· #2 · Mar 5, 2007

Hi Joe

So so reviews ▼
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/cu..._pt/103-2306094-7750249?ie=UTF8&n=228013&s=hi

But it maybe worth a try for that price but it's long shot.

Bj

Joe Lyddon said:
Is this for real?

What's wrong with it? There has to be something wrong...

The price is just unreal!

GMC ATBR1500 2 1/4 HP Router Kit With 3 Bases

http://www.amazon.com/GMC-ATBR1500-...3-8549747?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=hi

I stumbled on this while checking on a Jet air cleaner.

What's wrong with this router?

The price is right!

Joe Lyddon

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 5, 2007

yeah... looks like table use is the best way to use it...

... I don't need another router!

bobj3

· #4 · Mar 5, 2007

Joe
You can't have too many routers

Bj

curiousgeorge

· #5 · Mar 5, 2007

Darn you Joe! I couldn't pass this up so I just ordered one. The estimated ship date is tomorrow so it should get here this week. Will let you know how it turns out. :'(

bobj3

· #6 · Mar 5, 2007 (Edited)

Joe***** CAN'T HAVE TO MANY ROUTERS

1 "GMC ATBR1500 2 1/4 HP Router Kit With 3 Bases"
Tools & Hardware; $47.49

Sold by: Amazon.com

Order Summary:
Shipping Details: (order will arrive in 1 shipment)
Order #: 103-8746266
Shipping Method: FREE Super Saver Shipping
Shipping Preference: Group my items into as few shipments as possible
Subtotal of Items: $47.49
Shipping & Handling: $21.75
Super Saver Discount: -$21.75

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Total for this Order: $47.49

http://www.amazon.com/1-Year-Replac...cc_glance_tool_sp_1_title/103-2306094-7750249
http://www.amazon.com/2-Year-Replac...cc_glance_tool_sp_2_title/103-2306094-7750249

Bj

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Mike

· #7 · Mar 5, 2007

If I understand correctly this company bought out Triton last year. Scary, isn't it?

bobj3

· #8 · Mar 5, 2007 (Edited)

I wonder if it's the big GMC corp. with deep pockets ?
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Update, guess not,it's for
Global Machinery Company's

Mike said:
If I understand correctly this company bought out Triton last year. Scary, isn't it?

AxlMyk

· #9 · Mar 5, 2007

Bj, didn't you just get a Craftsman? What does that make it now, 7 routers?

bobj3

· #10 · Mar 5, 2007

Hi Mike

Well ,yes I got two Craftsmans Combo and a Porter Cable Combo and now this GMC Combo in the last 30 days or so BUT you can't have to many routers

,,one will become a Xmax.gift, it just maybe the GMC but I need to check it out 1st.

I like routers

I have about 18 or so.

Bj

AxlMyk said:
Bj, didn't you just get a Craftsman? What does that make it now, 7 routers?

challagan

· #11 · Mar 6, 2007

I thought it was an Aussie company? Alot of the guys on the Oz board gripe about these routers.

Corey

curiousgeorge

· #12 · Mar 6, 2007

Corey,
I spoke with Harry (harrysin) on Skype last night and he didn't have anything bad to say about it, but then he doesn't own one either. Who knows? It may turn out to be one of those "glad I did it" deals. I HOPE. :'(

bobj3

· #13 · Mar 6, 2007 (Edited)

Hi George

I got one also and I know I will need to do some rework on the router ,like the base plate and maybe the lock tab for the bit changer.

But look on the bright side, you could have spend the money to fill your gas tank up that's about the same total now days, but you will have a new router at the end of the week and not have a empty gas tank in the same time frame, and you may end up with 3 boats Anchors and they are not cheap now days also.

But I don't think so, It can't be that bad of a tool, it may not be the high end tool but I'm sure it's going to be OK.

For 48.oo bucks that's not to bad for a router combo setup, I do keep one around my shop that I let others use or to say abuse (to use wrongly or improperly; misuse.) like most do

Let me know when you get yours and I will do the same.

BY THE WAY it just went up in PRICE now at 83.00 bucks ,that should make you feel better

Bj

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curiousgeorge

· #14 · Mar 6, 2007

Looks like we got in under the wire. I think we did good. Now I can keep the Triton on the table. I just hope this thing accepts PC bushes.

bobj3

· #15 · Mar 6, 2007 (Edited)

George

PC bushes = NOPE that's the rework I was taking about

But I'm going to use a standard PC black base plate and redrill it out for the GMC mounting holes but it may need a bigger hole put in the main base as well, it said it would only take 1" router OD bits max but I need to have a look see 1st.
It also comes with one guide but I'm not sure what size that is.

Bj

curiousgeorge said:
Looks like we got in under the wire. I think we did good. Now I can keep the Triton on the table. I just hope this thing accepts PC bushes.

Joe Lyddon

Discussion Starter · #16 · Mar 6, 2007

Hey guys, I really didn't mean to stir up a hornets nest!

I guess it was a good router worth taking a chance on... at least for Table work.

Kinda wish I had done it too... Bob & gas comment sounded good...

Oh well... I guess I'll wait for another time...

BTW, the price of that router combo is $82.86 now!

Glad y'all were able to get in on it... Hope it works out to be good.

We really had some FUN... didn't we?!!

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bobj3

· #17 · Mar 6, 2007

Hi Joe

You can do a http://froogle.google.com/ and find them for 49.oo bucks.

Then you can say WE

LOL hahahaha

Bj

Joe Lyddon

Discussion Starter · #18 · Mar 6, 2007

bobj3 said:
Hi Joe

You can do a http://froogle.google.com/ and find them for 49.oo bucks.

Then you can say WE LOL hahahaha

Bj

I just tried that... didn't find them at all... for any price!
Did you actually try it?

bobj3

· #19 · Mar 7, 2007

Hi Joe

On Monday but it looks like they have all push the price up to 89 to 83.oo bucks the links I got just now all when to Amazon for the deal that ran for 2 days only but now it's over, computers servers are quick to update info.

http://www.toolcrib.com/powertooldeals/
http://www.toolcrib.com/detail/B000EOQVWS

Bj

Joe Lyddon said:
I just tried that... didn't find them at all... for any price!
Did you actually try it?

bobj3

· #20 · Mar 7, 2007

George *****

Here's a better look at the base, it looks like the same base as the 1500 with a insert in the center of the base, so to say it's not going to be a big deal putting on a PC black plastic base plate or a after market clean base plate, to take on the PC brass guides. (maybe)

NOTE**** the max speed of this router 31,500 rpm. but that's at 220 volts ,that's fast. the norm is about 24,000 rpm.

GMC R1200 router
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/gmcr1200.htm

Bj

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bobj3 said:
George

PC bushes = NOPE that's the rework I was taking about

But I'm going to use a standard PC black base plate and redrill it out for the GMC mounting holes but it may need a bigger hole put in the main base as well, it said it would only take 1" router OD bits max but I need to have a look see 1st.
It also comes with one guide but I'm not sure what size that is.

Bj

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