Weldon, the Chicago Electric router may look like a Makita but that is where the similarity ends. Harbor Freight has been improving the quality of their tools but their routers are junk. Buying a reconditioned tool can be a very good value, provided it is a name brand tool. The Hitachi router you mentioned is a copy of the Bosch 1617(like many other brands) with a much lighter feel to it. Members who own it have been pleased with the performance. At the price you mentioned it should include both the fixed and plunge bases, template guides and carry case. These router kits sold for $119 when they first hit the market, but the price has been jacked up to compete against the other combo kits available.
Router review KM12VC
I will brake this up into several posts. Since many of you figured out the code on my other post and know that the H model is the one I just got. Since I just got it and had trouble finding much information I thought I would collect it and post a review. For other Porter Cable users this might be interesting as to what things are usable from the 690 series (or simular).
KM 12VC Review
This is a new router on the market and since I did not find much information on it when I went surfing on the web I though I would do my own review and share it with you.
General information:
Made by Hitachi (Hitachi Koki)
“…the concept for more powerful, quiet and ergonomically styled models to plainly differentiate them from the competitors.”
Features:
Soft Start
Electronic Feedback
2 ¼ HP
11 Amp.
Variable Speed 8,000 to 24,000
Tool-less 2-stage motor release clamp
Extremely low noise level-only 80 dB
Nickel-plated housing for smooth cutting depth adjustment
Fixed and Plunge bases
1/2" and 1/4" Collates
7-piece pc template set
Template guide adapter
Centering gauge
Large hole sub base (with a flat edge) (total of 3 sub bases)
Wrenches
Single case
Weights:
W/Fixed base 7.3 pounds
W/Plunge base 9.9 pounds
Price:
Most places are selling it for $180 US
Some places are throwing in a free sander ($60 value)
I paid $159 including everything.
KM 12VC Review
This is a new router on the market and since I did not find much information on it when I went surfing on the web I though I would do my own review and share it with you.
General information:
Made by Hitachi (Hitachi Koki)
“…the concept for more powerful, quiet and ergonomically styled models to plainly differentiate them from the competitors.”
Features:
Soft Start
Electronic Feedback
2 ¼ HP
11 Amp.
Variable Speed 8,000 to 24,000
Tool-less 2-stage motor release clamp
Extremely low noise level-only 80 dB
Nickel-plated housing for smooth cutting depth adjustment
Fixed and Plunge bases
1/2" and 1/4" Collates
7-piece pc template set
Template guide adapter
Centering gauge
Large hole sub base (with a flat edge) (total of 3 sub bases)
Wrenches
Single case
Weights:
W/Fixed base 7.3 pounds
W/Plunge base 9.9 pounds
Price:
Most places are selling it for $180 US
Some places are throwing in a free sander ($60 value)
I paid $159 including everything.
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