[DaninVan]

Normally I'm all onboard with the the Bosch1617 series but Lijong has expressed an interest in doing smaller scale projects. In this particular instance I'd almost recommend a smaller 1/4" (or metric equivalent) machine.
Maybe the DeWalt 611(?) or Bosch Colt(?). Bee houses and birdhouses will need small bits and precise cuts, the extra HP will be unnecessary.
Yeh, I know, pure sacrilege!

 

[DaninVan]

I found this little beauty on a UK tool site...
https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/trend-t4elk-850w-1-4-variable-speed-router-115v-in-kit-box
Maybe Colin or someone else over there can let us know if it's a good deal tool wise?
I can definitely see that one as being a nice size for smaller workpieces.

 

[DaninVan]

I'd love to hear from someone who's actually had their hands on one(?)...

 

[DaninVan]

Not just you, Tom. I'm not really fond of the 1617's round smooth knobs either (I may have mentioned this in the past... )