Here is my background:
I have a really low-end router that I picked up years ago used, and would like a nice one. I have a $100 gift certificate to sears so that is where I would like to buy one. I plan on making an entertainment center and so I need one that is strong enough to do raised panel. I also was given a Craftman router table ($120 version model 26462).
Anyways, they have a solid looking router on sale, model number 26835 for $200. It is a 15 amp, plunge router. Here is the link: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00926835000
Does anyone have any opinion on this one? I looked around and could not find any reviews anywhere. I know they sometimes sell rebadges routers, but don't see any others that look like this one.
I could also be talked into the Craftsman set that is the same as the Bosch 1617, but I worry it is not strong enough to do raised panels, and the possible power switch issue.
Thanks - Jeff
I have a really low-end router that I picked up years ago used, and would like a nice one. I have a $100 gift certificate to sears so that is where I would like to buy one. I plan on making an entertainment center and so I need one that is strong enough to do raised panel. I also was given a Craftman router table ($120 version model 26462).
Anyways, they have a solid looking router on sale, model number 26835 for $200. It is a 15 amp, plunge router. Here is the link: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00926835000
Does anyone have any opinion on this one? I looked around and could not find any reviews anywhere. I know they sometimes sell rebadges routers, but don't see any others that look like this one.
I could also be talked into the Craftsman set that is the same as the Bosch 1617, but I worry it is not strong enough to do raised panels, and the possible power switch issue.
Thanks - Jeff