Best router bang for the buck?
Hello everyone,
I am a noobie and am looking for a good router. I have been to lowes and then online for prices. I was surprised to find that the prices at lowes were in line with the online stores. Anyway- this is what I am looking at. I have decided to go with a plunge/fixed base for the versatility.
My choices are as follows:
* Hitachi KM12vc
* Bosch 1617evspk
* DeWalt dw618pk
* Porter-Cable 893pk
These all range from $200-$250, so $$$ is not the issue. What is the issue is the best for the $$$.
Thanks in advance for the opinions.
Whats your favorite color??
I think that would be as good a way to choose as any.
The 4 you listed are all good machines and pretty near equal.
You will find some who prefer each.
Each may have strengths and weaknesses, that another may offset.
Yellow is defineately not my favorite color. But I have bought the Dewalt 618 PK and plate jointer very lately and am confident they will serve me well.
The deciding factor was Lowes offering the D-Handle base as a rebate, but then I think that offer goes with the Bosch as well provided you buy before Jan. 31.