[Stick486]

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.

1... DeWalt model 618 fixed base router but after reading the reviews, it appears this model has a bad reputation for the motor failing. Something about a thin magnet breaking

2... I need something that will last, thanks!

3... They have a Porter Cable Model# 690LR for nearly the same price,

4... Bosch offers one for $169. Anyone have any recommendations and/or experience with any of these?

5... 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.

1... that's because w/ the router inverted in a table wood chips get into the motor breaking the magnet...

2... Bosch...

3... PC isn't PC anymore... the chinese company that bought them have really cheapened them up..
QC sucks too...
roller blade bearings...
junk speed controllers..
https://www.routerforums.com/395455-post25.html

4... No tax... No shipping...
https://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-...ctronic-router/bshr1617evs-46,default,pd.html

The smart money and way to go is w/ a 1617EVSPK kit...
getting the plunge base now is a no brainer...
https://www.cpooutlets.com/bosch-16...base-router-kit/bshn1617evspk,default,pd.html

5... trust us.. you don't want sears...

you need to do some searching here on Bosch, PC and Sears routers...

Tool VOE...

We constantly get new members who come here looking for parts for their Sears routers because Sears, Ereplacementparts and others don't have them... Collets in particular seem to a problem down the road and there seems to be no crossover... Yur stuck in a rut... The fact that Sears has 2nd party handling of their tools makes support and repairs even more uncertain...
I trust you are aware that Sears recently sold it's tool line to the B&D group so nobody knows what's going to happen... If it goes true to form, this isn't good...

You can add PC to list of tools w/ issues... PC was bought out by the group that owns B&D (Black & Decker) and their quality has slipped – I feel, quite a bit as in a lot...
Many of us were PC fans at one time, including me, but since the buy out many stay away from them these days... Hard lessons learned...

DeWalt (B&D group) are good tools, for the Hobbyist, but CS can suck at times and after a few years repair parts tend to be problem too.. All of my and my employees' DeWalt tools have long since gone to the scrap yard for the lack of support/parts...
Do you see a trend here w/ what's offered by the B&D group... Planned obsolescence...