Router

[paul60]

have anyone tried using another type of router in place of porta cable? maybe a makita?
just courious

[gerald_d]

Yes, other types of routers are mentioned all over this forum.

[mikejohn]

Paul
I use a Metabo, I have also used a small black and Decker!!
I think that it is probably possible to construct a bracket for any make of router ,with the power you require, providing its dimensions allow it to go up and down between the Y carriage. I guess there is an upper weight limit as well.

................Mike

[tuck]

Want a REALLY GREAT router? Ain't got the bucks for a $5,000.00 Colombo spindle?

http://www.tools-plus.com/mlw5625-20.html

[gerald_d]

Some ideas. link (http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/messages/47/49.html?1134217047)

Milwaukee seems to be a popular flavour on this forum now.

[john_shiel]

Ryobi don't appear to get good press,but we have five of them working hard. They have soft start and ,compared to our porter cable,are very quiet.Ours are 2050 watt./230v.,variable speed.

[paul60]

thanks for all the feed back i have been using makita routers for years the 3.25 size and never had a problem with them they just run and run , i might try one and see how they stand up
thanks paul

[phil_o]

I've run the Makita that Shopbot offers as a router option. I've been fairly happy with the router. However, recently I had to replace the collet. I ordered the collet through a local hardware store who deals directly with Makita. It took two and a half weeks to get the part. Also it cost $24. That price included the collet nut which I didn't need. It couldn't be ordered without the nut. Personally I wouldn't buy another Makita because of the collet issue.

[edcoleman]

I've been using a Bosch 1617 for years for light duty work with good sucess. The one thing that I really like about it is the noise level...it is very quiet. However, it is a small unit and does lack power.

Currently I'm thinking of upgrading to the Milwaukee since the Bosch's is starting to make funny noises (not that I push it too hard sometimes).

From the postings here the Milwaukee seems to be a really good option - lots of power and not as noisy as the Porter Cable.