Hi folks, i'm new to the forum. Looking to buy a new router to replace my old B&D (junk) that eventually failed. I plan to use it mostly in a router table that I plan to build. Not sure if I'll ever do any raised panel doors, but who knows. Probably stick with standard smaller bits, so maybe I don't need one too powerful.
I almost pulled the trigger on a DeWalt model 618 fixed base router $139 at Home Depot, but after reading the reviews, it appears this model has a bad reputation for the motor failing. Something about a thin magnet breaking apart and burning it up. I need something that will last, thanks! They have a Porter Cable Model# 690LR for nearly the same price, but it's only 1 3/4 HP whereas the DeWalt was 2 1/4 HP. It jumps to $160 for 2 1/4 HP Porter Cable. Bosch offers one for $169. Anyone have any recommendations and/or experience with any of these? We don't have a Sears anymore locally so I doubt I'll go with the Craftsman models. Don't see many used ones for sale locally either.
I almost pulled the trigger on a DeWalt model 618 fixed base router $139 at Home Depot, but after reading the reviews, it appears this model has a bad reputation for the motor failing. Something about a thin magnet breaking apart and burning it up. I need something that will last, thanks! They have a Porter Cable Model# 690LR for nearly the same price, but it's only 1 3/4 HP whereas the DeWalt was 2 1/4 HP. It jumps to $160 for 2 1/4 HP Porter Cable. Bosch offers one for $169. Anyone have any recommendations and/or experience with any of these? We don't have a Sears anymore locally so I doubt I'll go with the Craftsman models. Don't see many used ones for sale locally either.
