Router Research

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needshave

Discussion Starter · Apr 4, 2009

I'm new to this forum.......But certainly not new to woodworking. I found this forum when researching which plunge router I should purchase. There are a lot out there. I was wondering if I could ask your opinion regarding which plunger router you recommend.........?

The router will be used primarily for mortising into oak and routing along pattern fixtures. I'm thinking a minimum of 2.25 H.P. and of course plunge. I know that there are kits out there providing both fixed base and plunge base and that's o.k. I'm not sure I need fixed base, but if that's what it takes, that's fine.

I have been looking at Triton, Bosch, Hitachi, Milwaukee, Porter Cable, Dewalt and Ridgid...............Which would you recommend based upon your experience?

Thanks for your help...

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dutchman 46

· #2 · Apr 4, 2009

Hello, and welcome Dale, I would say that all the routers that you have listed are good. It is hard to recommend one over the other. In my opinion, they all make good products. Stay tuned, and you may see a lot of comments. I know that most of those routers were rated in one of the woodworking magazines. If you can find that issue, i would check the specs, and pick from there

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Which Plunge router would you recommend?

Triton

Bosch

Porter Cable

Milwaukee

Dewalt

Hitachi

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