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+1 for AVAST here :)

I've got a Makita BHP452 (in the limited edition white) and it's a fantastic bit of kit, I can't recommend it enough. I've only got the one battery, but I've never had a problem with it, and it only takes 20mins to go from flat to a full charge, so if it ever did run out on me I'd just stop for...

I guess I don't really know what suits me or not yet though - this will be the first router I've owned, up until now I've got by with a chisel and sandpaper :oops: :D I want to buy something decent that will last, that's all...

Am I right in thinking that a machine labelled as 1/2" will also take 1/4" bits? Or is it not that simple? :? :roll: :D

It won't be in a table as I don't have a workshop as such, everything I do is on a Black & Decker workmate in my back yard :oops: Is there any significant difference between the Makita 3612 and the DeWalt 625, or is it pretty much down to "brand preference" between them? A quick Google...

It's about time I got myself one, would be interested to hear what people would recommend... Budget is around £200, but I could go a bit higher if needed. I'm allowing another £80 or so for a set of bits, does that seem reasonable?

Made from pine, then stained to give an "antique" finish so it matched the fireplace. :)

Thanks :) The next project is a blanket box to match it, that will end up in the alcove on the other side of the fireplace.

Hello, I'm new here, so I thought I'd start off with a picture of something I built recently: :) Edit: Errr, except I appear to have done something wrong? :shock: