New router motor - P-C 7518 or Milwaukee 5625

[David Jakoby]

I'm interested in getting a dedicated table mounted router motor, both the P-C 7518 and Milwaukee 5625 seem to be well liked. Anyone have any pro/cons one over the other? Price aside, the main difference seems be the P-C 7518 is a 5 speed and Milwaukee is an EVS, any advantage to EVS over 5 speed?

[Chip Lindley]

Hi David, I have been a P-C Man since wayy wayy back. No problems at all. The 5-speed 7518 is great if you need the slower speeds. There is also the 7519 Speedmatic from P-C, one speed only. Price-wise, I buy used and refurbish as needed. My 7518 was around $150, and 7519 around $100 at auctions.

Enjoy!
~~Chip~~

[Joe Scharle]

I have a 10 yr old 5625 in one of my tables. Replaced the switch last year. I'd buy another.

[scott spencer]

The 5625 also has top side height adjust. Very happy with my 5625.

[Rich Engelhardt]

The 5625 also has top side height adjust.

I was going to say the 5625 has above table adjustability....
Once you've used that feature, you're loathe to go back to underside adjustments.

My two table routers are a Freud 1700 w/above table capability and a Ryobi 1.75hp that doesn't have above table.
I hate fiddling around with the Ryobi more than words can describe...

[Steve Wurster]

I have a 5625 in a Woodpeckers lift and love it.

Only qualm I have is that I've been unable to find a 1/4" collet for it, although I'll admit I really haven't done much searching for one. I just use an adapter when the need calls for my smaller shank bits.

[Jim German]

I have a 5625 too, and like it quite well.
I don't bother with the above the table height adjustment, find it easier to just open the door and use the knob than to find the wrench.

[Bill Wyko]

I have 4 PC 7518's and I truly abuse them. I've only had to rebuild one of them after 7 years of torture. Plus, everyone makes stuff for it and everything else uses an adapter. I say go for the 7518 & call it a day.

[glenn bradley]

A couple 5625's. I've been running them for years. Zero issues. Very quiet, except when cutting ;-) The electronic feedback that maintains torque under load makes things very smooth.

This is always a predictable response question because both of these beasts have been around long enough to have a good range of long term users. Both seem equally loved.

[David L Morse]

I have a 5625 in a Woodpeckers lift and love it.

Only qualm I have is that I've been unable to find a 1/4" collet for it, although I'll admit I really haven't done much searching for one. I just use an adapter when the need calls for my smaller shank bits.

Just stumbled across this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/48-66-1015-M...item43b3d7318c

[mreza Salav]

I have a 5625 in a Woodpeckers lift and love it.

Only qualm I have is that I've been unable to find a 1/4" collet for it, although I'll admit I really haven't done much searching for one. I just use an adapter when the need calls for my smaller shank bits.

I bought one from Amazon for $25 or so (made in India!) which I thought was too expensive. If I didn't have it I'd get one of these:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...68,46180,30126

[Steve Wurster]

I bought one from Amazon for $25 or so (made in India!) which I thought was too expensive. If I didn't have it I'd get one of these:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...68,46180,30126

Last I checked the 1/4" collet wasn't available on Amazon.

I have the Whiteside equivalent of that bushing.

[glenn bradley]

I have a 5625 in a Woodpeckers lift and love it.

Only qualm I have is that I've been unable to find a 1/4" collet for it, although I'll admit I really haven't done much searching for one. I just use an adapter when the need calls for my smaller shank bits.

Just stumbled across this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/48-66-1015-M...item43b3d7318c

Good job David. Yes, collets are readily available (Tool Up, Tool barn, Acmetool, etc.) and as you can see from the pic, quite beefy compared to many others.

[David Jakoby]

Thanks to all those who posted. I'm sure I won't go wrong with either of these. I've had bad luck with used tools in the past, so I'll probably go for new. I know Woodcraft has the P-C on for $260 plus S&H and taxes ($280 delivered) and ToolUp has the Milwaukee for $288 ($278 delivered after $10 discount - Subscribe10). Now I'll have to decide if prices will get much lower or if I should pull the trigger now.

[Dick Mahany]

Thanks to all those who posted. I'm sure I won't go wrong with either of these. I've had bad luck with used tools in the past, so I'll probably go for new. I know Woodcraft has the P-C on for $260 plus S&H and taxes ($280 delivered) and ToolUp has the Milwaukee for $288 ($278 delivered after $10 discount - Subscribe10). Now I'll have to decide if prices will get much lower or if I should pull the trigger now.

I bought the the 5625 about 5 years ago for that price and thought it was a great bargain then, still do for that matter. Best router I ever owned and now lives happily upside down in a PRL-V2 lift. I got it from Toolup on a sale and also bought a 1/4 " collet. I think both routers are about best in class and thse prices look great.......just pull the trigger