I have just finished my router and have been learning about its operation with a very small router but I am exceeding its capacity.

My machines cutting envelope is 50"x50"x12".

I want to buy a very nice, large(as in lots of horsepower) router.
I am looking at the Porta Cable #7518, 5 speeds and 3 1/4 HP.

Are there any other options in this size and power?

Also interested in some quick change concept for changing tools.
Whats available?

Thanks

Tap, tap, tap. Is this thing on?

Anybody?

Milwaukee makes a similar sized router to the 7518, but those are the only two fixed base routers I'm aware of in that size.

There's a company that modifies a 7518 to do auto tool changes, but they charge about $2K for it.

Milwaukee is a lot quieter than the portercable I have both, the milwaukee is on my cnc machine the porter cable sits in the case, I could not stand the noise any longer. The milwaukee also has electronic feed back to maintain speed. The protercable will never be on my cnc machine again

Milwaukee is a lot quieter and doesn't seem to have the bearing problems
that the Porter Cable had.
Gary covered it very well.

Glen

Thanks Guys.
I guess all I had to do was tap the mic.;)

Thats just what I needed to know. I will check into the Milwaukee.

What is the name of the company that does the tool changer conversion?

http://www.midwestrapidtool.com/