Do I need a "D" handle for a router?
Hello,
I'm still trying to decide which router to buy, and I'm still torn between the Bosch 1617EVSPK and the DeWalt 618PK. Since the DeWalt is available with a 3 base kit and the Bosch is not, would I be better off with the DeWalt? My real question is, what router operations need a "D" handle? I really don't understand what purpose the "D" handle serves, so I'd just like to know whether it's something that I need to consider.
Thanks,
Louis
just bought the dewalt kit...
the dewalt kit is the first router ive ever owned, -ive used other peoples routers, but thats neither here nor there-- but tell you the truth the d-handle is the only base ive used with the thing.. i feel like i have better control with it for the edging/flush trimming w/templates that ive used it for than i would with the 2 knob variety..
i mean- the thing feels just like the dewalt 378 framing saws ive used for years, and that goes a long way towards my piece of mind..
just the opinion of an(hopefully) ex-framer who's (hopefully) moving on to finer things..