Hitachi M12V2 3 1/4 Hp Plunge Router - $123

[Chris Smith]

Hitachi M12V2 3 1/4 hp plunge router - $123 with free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.ht...&creative=9325

[Jim Podsedly]

that is an awesome deal! i have that router in my table and has done everything i have asked of it.

a real workhorse.

Jim

[Jim Dunn]

Is the new one usable on a router table? John Lucas, a member here, has a set of detailed instructions for making the older type work on a table. Not sure if this one has only cosmetic or mechanical changes.

[Deck Reagan]

That is a great router. I also have one in my table and it seems bullet proof.

Deck

[David LaRue]

Jim,

I purchased another (2nd) older style from the auction site a couple of weeks ago for my current mantle project. I elected for the old one based on the new base is different than the old one, and would not work (as best as I could tell from looking at in person) with my Woodpecker lift I have.

That router does not break a sweat with the 2+2 panel bit, that makes the entire cut, including the back cut in one pass.

[Pete Janke]

I put mine in a Woodpeck UniLift with an Xtreme Extension. This combination works very well for me.

[David LaRue]

Pete I have the Woodpeckers Plunge lift made specifically for the M12V http://www.woodpeck.com/plungelift.html The pre-drilled mounting plunge lift does not line up with the holes on the new M12V2. So, unable to use the old lift with the new router, I opted for another old one.

With the unit you purchased it appears that you avoid having a lift made specifically for your router. They did not have this option when I put to the router & lift combo.

[Randal Stevenson]

Nissim Avrahami made his router lift, for the Hitachi.

IMHO it's worth a look for these.

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...ht=Router+lift

[Pete Janke]

Pete I have the Woodpeckers Plunge lift made specifically for the M12V http://www.woodpeck.com/plungelift.html The pre-drilled mounting plunge lift does not line up with the holes on the new M12V2. So, unable to use the old lift with the new router, I opted for another old one.

With the unit you purchased it appears that you avoid having a lift made specifically for your router. They did not have this option when I put to the router & lift combo.

Dave. I looked at the Plungelift and decided on the Unilift when it went on sale. I had to ask for the plate drilled for the M12V2. Woodpecker sent both plates. The Unilift has a brake which locks the height, so I'm not reaching under the table each time.

[Chris Smith]

Price now down to $117

[Jack Briggs]

I clicked the link and got a price of $209.99 with free shipping!?

What happened to the bargain?

[Wes Bischel]

Jack,
Amazon's pricing fluctuates depending on the number sold, how many are in stock, what color socks you are wearing etc. I just tried, and as of 11:20AM EST it was $117 for me. Check back, it may be less - but it may be more.

Wes

[joe pezza]

just got one for $117.00 w/free ship. i have and love the m12v. have in a talbe. i will set this up in a shop built table also, for the rail and stile jobs.

tired of changing back and forth.

maybe i should get another one for the panel raiser bit? honey, can I order????

she said no

joe p

[Jack Briggs]

Now it's $117!! Holy cow!!! Only a fool would pass this up. I have 2 routers, one being a Hitachi TR12 that I bought in 1987. I've gotten 20 yrs. of hard use out of it, and it's still going! Might just have to spring for a M12V2, even if the looks are kindof......well......you know!

[David George]

Joe, perhaps you could swing over to something on Amazon that is a must have for her, order another router and combine shipping? It's worth a try.