Originally Posted by andy bessette
That is a different router, it should be noted we are really talking about "compact routers" not "trim routers", there is overlap but they really are separate categories.
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That is a different router, it should be noted we are really talking about "compact routers" not "trim routers", there is overlap but they really are separate categories.
Of all the laws Brandolini's may be the most universally true.
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Your bandsaw weighs more when you leave the spring compressed instead of relieving the tension.
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Keeps turning up the same review.
https://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-H7791.../dp/B000E327J0
Last edited by andy bessette; 03-23-2017 at 8:02 PM.
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Still not the right one, and the right one is apparently not on eBay.
Of all the laws Brandolini's may be the most universally true.
Deep thought for the day:
Your bandsaw weighs more when you leave the spring compressed instead of relieving the tension.
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Update
I ordered the Grizzly, probably more out of curiosity than out of confidence, we'll see how it turns out. In this category you get what you pay for. http://www.grizzly.com/products/Lami...ge-Base/T27139
MLCS also offers a Makita clone, the Rocky 30, and lots of accessories.
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The Rocky 30 is 1hp like the Grizzly so they really aren't a true clone of the Makita which is 1.25hp but they all share the same physical shape/size and AFAIK the accessories are mostly interchangeable.
Of all the laws Brandolini's may be the most universally true.
Deep thought for the day:
Your bandsaw weighs more when you leave the spring compressed instead of relieving the tension.
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But the Makita is 700 watts (as are the others), which is more in line w/ 1HP --- I believe the 1.25HP rating is the typical consumer gear peak rating, and not really useful save when comparing to other consumer gear similarly rated, while the 1HP rating is the more honest/accurate one, and that the contract for these knock-offs requires it.
There doesn't seem to be any difference spec. wise otherwise, and as I've noted in other threads, the MLCS Rocky 30 manual PDF actually shows a teal unit (presumably a Makita).
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Both the Makita & MLCS Rocky are 6.5 amps....
John - Here's my quick initial impression of the MLCS Rocky & Makita:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...ers&highlight=
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Thanks for the link, Todd.
The Rocky, Grizzly and Makita are all 6.5 Amps, my Colt is 5.6 Amps and the Dewalt 611 is 7 Amps.
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Whichever you decide on, the see-thru base is a very important feature.
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I liked my Colt back when it was the only game in town for that format and power. When I added the plunge base it became an indispensable tool. The plunge base takes care of the poor fixed base height adjustment design. It also makes it quite bulky though so there's that.
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Well, I bought the Grizzly T27139 as suggested by John TenEyck (Thank you John for your advice). It did cost me nearly $180 cdn. incl. s/h and taxes which is more than twice the price in the USbut still a deal.
However, after I have used the little Grizzly palm router for about 1 1/2 weeks I must say I am very impressed with the features and it's performance, the plunge base was a bit stiff and jerky at first but exercising it and some lubrication made it much smoother.
The depth control on the fixed base is a vast improvement over the Bosch Colt but not as advanced as on the Dewalt 611, no big deal for me I use set up blocks and shims anyways to get it dialed in just right.
The soft start is a nice feature I wouldn't want to miss on any router and the variable speed is just what my Colt was lacking (I know it is available nowadays). The Grizzly pattern guide bearing fits the Bosch Colt perfectly and the edge guide from my Dewalt 618 fits on the Grizzly palm router - what else could you ask for. The standard Grizzly base plate does not accept PC style guide bearings but it took me less than 1/2 hour to make an elongated base plate to my liking from plexiglass with the proper size opening.
Dust collection is decent and the open on one side fixed base allows for a good view with or without the dust shroud attached, the plunge base allows for full view from both sides which is really nice.
Also the Grizzly seems to be less of a screamer and is more pleasant on the ears - yes, I do wear hearing protection.
In a nutshell: I love it and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Oh, and I was sent the Grizzly catalog which is as bad..s as the Felder "bible"
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