What you have read is excellent advice. I use a Freud FT2200 which is out of production...I think. An excellent alternative would be the Makita RP 2301FC 3-1/4 HP plunge router with variable speed.
I like the straight sided base. Of course, a straight base could be made for a round stock base as on the PC 7518. But, IMO that beast is too heavy for the job. I have one under a table where it's better suited.
I like the straight sided base. Of course, a straight base could be made for a round stock base as on the PC 7518. But, IMO that beast is too heavy for the job. I have one under a table where it's better suited.