Anyone have one of the new little plunge routers from DeWalt or PC? How well do you like them?
Dar
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Anyone have one of the new little plunge routers from DeWalt or PC? How well do you like them?
Dar
Worthy of a shot.
Yesterday at the Woodworking Show, I handled a DeWalt plunge base model. To say there was SLOP in the plunge would be an UNDERSTATEMENT! I thought I wanted one, but no more
What type of slop was there, I don't see any slop in mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce Wrenn
I really like mine, I think its a great little router, I have used it on a few projects and it has work out very well on every one of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dar Lounsbury
Here is a write up I did when I first got it.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...ght=Dewalt%27s
+1 on the DW with plunge base. I've not seen any slop in mine. I had the Bosch Colt and bought the DW based on Bill's review and have not regretted the purchase.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Huber
I picked up the Dewalt about a month ago. I haven't used it extensively yet, but so far really I like it. I needed a small router for times when I didn't need the size/weight of my big router and this seems to fill that need perfectly. I wish it could take 1/2 inch shank bits as that's what most of my router bits are and now I find myself buying duplicates for the small router (guess not a bad thing in the end).
I have had my DeWalt for about a month and have used it to learn how to do inlay work. It is a great addition to my workshop. I did not have any slop.
Price on Amazon on the DW plunge kit has been falling as well - if you watch the price you can get it around $170-$175.
The one I handled could be used as a mini domino. The plunge bushings were a terrible fit, way oversized for plunge rods.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Huber
I played with one of the DeWalts when they came out. Just a little too big for my stubby little fingers. I'll stick with my PC 310...sure would like to find/make a plunge base for that one.
Have you seen the plunge base that Micro Fence sells for a PC310? Pricey but flawlessly built.Quote:
Originally Posted by mickey cassiba
Are you talking about the DW611? They are pretty small. I have small hands (not stubby fingers, though :D) and it's easy for me to handle.Quote:
Originally Posted by mickey cassiba
Any thoughts on the small festool router?
No I haven't...but I will definitely be looking, thanks Steven!Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven J Corpstein
Wow just looked, pricey indeed! It is sort of cool though. lights, bells and whistles!