Saving For Next Equipment Purchase? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T11:47:17Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/saving-for-next-equipment-purchase?feed=yes&xn_auth=noCongratulations, Milwaukee ar…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-03-28:2900167:Comment:6086852014-03-28T02:57:59.128ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Congratulations, Milwaukee are great tools. I'd love to put their 5625 router in my table but the old Freud hasn't given me an excuse to. :)<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Rick said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/saving-for-next-equipment-purchase?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A608554&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment608554"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I purchased the Milwaukee. I have several of their tools and feel good with the brand. The model I…</p>
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<p>Congratulations, Milwaukee are great tools. I'd love to put their 5625 router in my table but the old Freud hasn't given me an excuse to. :)<br/> <br/> <cite>Rick said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/saving-for-next-equipment-purchase?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A608554&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment608554"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I purchased the Milwaukee. I have several of their tools and feel good with the brand. The model I choose is also compatible with the bosch cabinet bench top router table I am looking at.</p>
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</blockquote> I purchased the Milwaukee. I…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-03-28:2900167:Comment:6085542014-03-28T00:43:12.717ZRickhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Rick627
<p>I purchased the Milwaukee. I have several of their tools and feel good with the brand. The model I choose is also compatible with the bosch cabinet bench top router table I am looking at.</p>
<p>I purchased the Milwaukee. I have several of their tools and feel good with the brand. The model I choose is also compatible with the bosch cabinet bench top router table I am looking at.</p> Heheheehee, these conversati…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-03-24:2900167:Comment:6078412014-03-24T15:13:22.980ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p> Heheheehee, these conversations generally degenerate into a "which is best; red Ford, Blue Chevy or Green Dodge..... " In this case, I have to respectfully disagree with Kens assessment of the Porter Cable product line. Black and Decker bought the P-C flag a couple of years ago and have been "repositioning" the brand in the market place. I doubt seriously that the Porter Cable of today is the same robust machine your father was able to buy 20 or so years ago. Moreover, B&D has not seen…</p>
<p> Heheheehee, these conversations generally degenerate into a "which is best; red Ford, Blue Chevy or Green Dodge..... " In this case, I have to respectfully disagree with Kens assessment of the Porter Cable product line. Black and Decker bought the P-C flag a couple of years ago and have been "repositioning" the brand in the market place. I doubt seriously that the Porter Cable of today is the same robust machine your father was able to buy 20 or so years ago. Moreover, B&D has not seen fit to upgrade much of the line, the exception being the introduction of the 450 PK, a small, 1 HP trim router with a plunge base. The prices have also stayed relatively high which, IMHO, reduces their value/$. IMO, a much better value would be the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-1617EVSPK-4-Horsepower-Variable-Collets/dp/B00005RHPD/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395670800&sr=8-1&keywords=bosch+router+1617evs" target="_blank">Bosch 1617</a> , which is a 2-1/4 HP router at least the equivalent of the 893 for roughly $100 less money. As far as pure value/$ the new line of Craftsman routers, $100 - 150 range are very hard to beat. As far as accessories go, since the P-C has been around a long time, most other router mfg have adapted their routers to accommodate most P-C compatible accessories and, in some cases improve on their use.</p>
<p>There are many good routers on the market. I believe the best approach is to handle as many variations as possible to find the one with the best ergonomic fit for you personally. Pay attention to the controls; plunge release, power switch location, bit height adjustment.. etc and choose the one that feels more natural to you. I have several routers of different brands and each does one type of job a little better than another.</p> Rick,
My choice is the P-C.…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-03-24:2900167:Comment:6078912014-03-24T01:28:20.217ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Rick,</p>
<p>My choice is the P-C.</p>
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<p>P-C has been the workhorse in routers.<br></br>P-C routers have been around a long time, and have been the industry standard,<br></br>from which other routers are based.</p>
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<p>P-C offers the largest readily available accessories.</p>
<p>Something to consider, for expanding your router accessories & options.</p>
<p>Limited accessories available for other routers, on todays market.</p>
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<p>I've had a P-C 690, single-speed 1.75HP,…</p>
<p>Rick,</p>
<p>My choice is the P-C.</p>
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<p>P-C has been the workhorse in routers.<br/>P-C routers have been around a long time, and have been the industry standard,<br/>from which other routers are based.</p>
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<p>P-C offers the largest readily available accessories.</p>
<p>Something to consider, for expanding your router accessories & options.</p>
<p>Limited accessories available for other routers, on todays market.</p>
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<p>I've had a P-C 690, single-speed 1.75HP, fixed base hand-held router for many years.<br/>To date, it's performed flawlessly.</p>
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<p>An optional plunge base is available for the 690, if you chose to purchase one, at later date.</p>
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<p>I also have the P-C 890VS (variable speed) series, the 2-3/4HP model.</p>
<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: A slower speed is needed when spinning larger bits.</p>
<p></p> Same general specs 1.75 HP …tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-03-23:2900167:Comment:6077902014-03-23T20:25:00.465ZRickhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Rick627
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<li>Same general specs 1.75 HP 1/2 and 1/4 inch chucks, Fixed Base, Milwaukee or Porter Cable. Thoughts anyone? </li>
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<li>Same general specs 1.75 HP 1/2 and 1/4 inch chucks, Fixed Base, Milwaukee or Porter Cable. Thoughts anyone? </li>
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<p>If you are looking for a fixed base to match your plunge, I'd say keep an eye out on Ebay.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Rick said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/saving-for-next-equipment-purchase?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A607964&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment607964"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I think since I have a plunge router that seems to be adequate i will save a few bucks and buy a fixed base. That way I can get a bit more quality…</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a fixed base to match your plunge, I'd say keep an eye out on Ebay.<br/> <br/> <cite>Rick said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/saving-for-next-equipment-purchase?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A607964&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment607964"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I think since I have a plunge router that seems to be adequate i will save a few bucks and buy a fixed base. That way I can get a bit more quality for my money but less features. I would dedicate it to a table.</p>
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</blockquote> I think since I have a plunge…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-03-23:2900167:Comment:6079642014-03-23T15:21:01.957ZRickhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Rick627
<p>I think since I have a plunge router that seems to be adequate i will save a few bucks and buy a fixed base. That way I can get a bit more quality for my money but less features. I would dedicate it to a table.</p>
<p>I think since I have a plunge router that seems to be adequate i will save a few bucks and buy a fixed base. That way I can get a bit more quality for my money but less features. I would dedicate it to a table.</p> Currently Rockler is offering…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-03-22:2900167:Comment:6076432014-03-22T20:54:10.822ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Currently Rockler is offering a P-C 895K router kit, for $260 (reg price $290)---</p>
<p>and includes a $42 brass bushing kit FREE.</p>
<p>Currently Rockler is offering a P-C 895K router kit, for $260 (reg price $290)---</p>
<p>and includes a $42 brass bushing kit FREE.</p> A P-C 893 router, for example…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-03-22:2900167:Comment:6075522014-03-22T20:47:08.536ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>A P-C 893 router, for example, includes two bases---</p>
<p>a fixed base and a plunge base.</p>
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<p>The fixed base can be mounted in the router table and the plunge base can be used for hand-held routing operations.</p>
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<p>It's a simple task, to open the locking mechanism, and move the router from the plunge base to the fixed base, </p>
<p>and visa versa. This permits one to have a single router for both uses.</p>
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<p>There are various router OEM's, that offer such…</p>
<p>A P-C 893 router, for example, includes two bases---</p>
<p>a fixed base and a plunge base.</p>
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<p>The fixed base can be mounted in the router table and the plunge base can be used for hand-held routing operations.</p>
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<p>It's a simple task, to open the locking mechanism, and move the router from the plunge base to the fixed base, </p>
<p>and visa versa. This permits one to have a single router for both uses.</p>
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<p>There are various router OEM's, that offer such features.</p> Just now noticed your reply.…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-03-22:2900167:Comment:6074382014-03-22T20:33:33.208ZRickhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Rick627
<p>Just now noticed your reply. I tend to agree. I would prefer to have a d<i>edicated router for the table.</i></p>
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<p>Just now noticed your reply. I tend to agree. I would prefer to have a d<i>edicated router for the table.</i></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/saving-for-next-equipment-purchase?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A607549&xg_source=activity#2900167Comment607549"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am planning on adding a router table if the weather ever warms up enough in these parts to get me going. I am looking at the Bosch. I would like to mount it to a mobile work station as a designated work area just for routing. I could be wrong Rick but I think you would want to mount a fixed router to the table. A plunge router for free hand work. My router now is both fixed and plunge but plan on a separate heavier motor for the table. All in good time :)</p>
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