Subject: Which D Handle Router

From: [email-masked] (Dory Joe)
Date: 13 Feb 1997 20:59:53 GMT

I am going to buy either the Porter Cable or Bosch D handle 1 1/2 HP
router.  I already have a routher that stays in router table, so the D
Handle will stay put together for hand use.  Any suggestions as to which
is the best, most comfortable, etc. to use.  Thanks

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From: Termite <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 17:06:05 -0500

almost a router accessories are designed to fit or are based on the PC
routers. Go with the PC you'll have a lot more options down the road.

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From: "Chuck Frank" <[email-masked]>
Date: 13 Feb 1997 23:15:22 GMT

Can't speak for the Bosch, but I have the Porter Cable and I am very happy
with it. Power, tool quality, etc. are excellent. The only "problem" is 
Porter Cable's use of two wrenches to change a bit. A bit cumbersum, but
otherwise o.k.

Dory Joe <[email-masked]> wrote in article
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From: "Joseph S. Colson, Jr." <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 20:15:28 -0500

> is the best, most comfortable, etc. to use.  Thanks

I've got the PC691 and I'd recommend it.  Lightweight, easy to handle,
good power for edge treatment and general routing.  Most accessories fit
it easily.

Joe

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From: Dan McCammon <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 19:05:30 -0800

> > is the best, most comfortable, etc. to use.  Thanks

	I've got boththe PC691 and Bosch 1606A.

  The Bosch came with a "self-destructing collet" rather than the
advertised "self-extracting collet".  In fairness to Skil-Bosch, I will
say that they did send me a new collet that works.  The guy I talked to
was helpful and stated they've been having some problems with a
"build-up of tolerances" during the machining.

	I haven't had trouble with the new collet...yet.  The wrenches are of
differing sizes.  That is a drag.

	Get the PC, it's a better router.

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From: Dave Peritt <[email-masked]>
Date: 14 Feb 1997 16:05:15 GMT

>good power for edge treatment and general routing.  Most accessories fit

I have the PC and love it..... I am thinking of putting under a table
should I get a different base and screw it into the table or will the D
handle fit under the table??

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From: [email-masked]
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 17:02:26 GMT

>is the best, most comfortable, etc. to use.  Thanks
We use the pc 1.5's for laminate trimming, the bosch 2.25 for 1/2"
roundover and the pc 3.25's for larger bits.
The switch on the pc d handle goes bad, the height adjusment  and
collet on the bosch are no good and the 5 speed pc eventually trips
out under heavy load. Try using an acylic offset subbase with the
smooth running single speed pc 3.25 instead of a underpowered 1.5 D
handle.
Jef Finger
Jef Finger Specialty Woodworking Inc.

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From: "David Yoho" <[email-masked]>
Date: 15 Feb 1997 02:00:41 GMT

Dave Peritt <[email-masked]> wrote in article
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> handle fit under the table??

Dave,  I have a PC 691 that I use all the time. I built a table and
installed a separate base so I could just take the motor out of the D grip
base and slide it into the base mounted under the table. This would
probably be your best course of action because I don't think the D handle
fits under there too good or makes good sense.

David