Subject: 3 hp plunge routers to BIG for hand held work??

From: [email-masked] (Dave Scholten)
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 17:40:08 GMT

I'm about to buy one router for my shop.  I would like the Freud FT2000E, but
I'm concerned that it will be TOO BIG to handle.  Is this basically the
opionion of the professionals out there?  I can't afford two routers....

Would the Bosch 1613 EVS be a good compromise for plunge/HP/features
and still be able to handle it on top and under a router table?

Thanks,
Dave

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From: StanR <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 22:16:15 -0800

> and still be able to handle it on top and under a router table?

I think 3 HP is going to be a bit much for a first hand router. But if
you've been using routers before, you'll be able to handle it. Otherwise
stay below the 2 HP size.

The 1613 is a very good hand-held router, but Bosch advises against
putting it into a router table. There's a problem mounting it upside
down. Otherwise it would be a fine choice. The DeWalt 2-ish HP is also a
good choice.

HTH.

Stan