electric router shopping

[spyder553]

i am looking at some electric routers the full size ones with 1/2" collet what brands do you use and have used in the pass

name the ones which you had problems with if any

i am looking at the dewalt range but not sure
many thanks

 

[mailee]

If you want quality go for one of the top brand names, De Walt, Makita, Trend, Hitachi, or if your feeling really flush.....Festool. All of these will give you years of good service.

 

[superunknown]

I have just got a new Trend T11, fantastic and recommended. It replaced the Dewalt 625 that I wore out, very similar machine also very good.

 

[grandads_shed]

any one got any comments on the JCB range ??

 

[misterfish]

There have been previous comments - have a look at jcb-tools-t47362.html and jcb-router-t21541.html

Although you think about tough earth moving machinery when you see JCB, in this case it appears to be marketing based on a well known brand. If it was me I'd steer clear, but it depends on how much you intend to use it - if occasionally then it's probable OK but if it is likely to get a lot of use then go for one of the better brands.

Misterfish

 

[Mike Wingate]

I had an Hitachi TR12, basic with a restricted diameter for large bits. I use an Elu177e. A Trend T11 and a DW625e. The last 3 are all similar, the Elu is best, but unavailable. The DW is good.

 

[spyder553]

Mike wingate

which do you prefere the most ?

 

[greggy]

i have this one on ebay at the moment if your interested.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :MESELX:IT