Router advice

[Pep]

I had bought a 2100 watt ryobi unit but this had a fault so I sent it back.
They couldnt get another one for a long time so thay sent me 2050 watt AEG which seems to be a much better router.
My question is do I need another router as I want to by a dovetail jig, but I think this router is to big for this kind of work.
I bought this to do kitchen worktops and have a router table to mount it in.
What router would you recommend for dovetail jigs and lighter work.

Regards
David

 

[Chems]

Yes its probably a big big for dovetail, although a bigger base can make all the diffrence with dovetail jigs, stops wobble but you can attach your own sub base. For a dovetail jig you really want a light one with a fine height adjust. Something from the Trend range maybe?

 

[mailee]

De Walt 615 would be my choice or an Elu 96e but it would have to be second hand as they are not made anymore. I am not a fan of the Trend T5 but there are a few on here who do rate them. There is also another De Walt 1/4" model that seems a good buy but I can't think of the model. Do not go for one of the ones with the '***** switch' where you have to hold it on all the time as this would be a right pain for dovetailing. HTH. :wink: