View Full Version : What router would you buy?


Dman
08-29-2005, 11:43 PM
I am going to purchase a new router for my cnc router or to use by hand. I currently have my Porter Cable router running on my CNC machine and need another to do the hand work in the shop. I was wondering what you guys thought would be the best way to go. I am thinking of buying a Rotozip for the CNC machine and using my PC for the shop. I was worried about the power of the Rotozip as well a how durable it will be. Any suggestions would be appriciated.

rippersoft
08-30-2005, 12:44 PM
You might want to look at the Dremel Advantage. Works real good. 10,000 - 35,000 RPM. You can also get a 1/4" collet.

spalm
08-30-2005, 12:56 PM
Not sure which PC router you have, but if it works on your CNC, I'd leave it. I just bought a factory reconditioned Bosch 1617EVS variable speed 2.25 hp for $119. I really like it. Seems like a real good price. Went to Toolking through eBay. Look at the bottom of the page.
Bosch 1617EVS (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&from=R10&satitle=bosch+router+1617evs&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&bs=Search&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=3%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search)