I have bought many tools for my cousin over the years and benefited nicely from them :) I want to purchase a router
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3po3 on Dec 12, 2011So, just to clarify, does she have a router now? I can't offer too much detailed advice, as I have only ever done pretty simple stuff, but I know Bosch makes really nice routers, and have some nice, versatile bit sets that should cover most potential projects.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Dec 13, 2011Craftsman makes some nice routers. Steer clear of any Big box store types. Even if the prices seem better. Most of the power tools sold by them are special for their company, which is why they oftentimes cost less. I would not go to overboard with it. Plunge routers are nice but unless she really is into woodworking . A standard router would be fine. Craftsman makes some pretty good stuff. I still have my original router I purchased from them over 35 years ago. It still gets pulled out to do one type of a job or another. But always works and because its a name brand I can still get parts such as bases and all sorts of attachments not available from the big box stores.Helpful Reply
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Vicki T on Dec 13, 2011you guys are awesome, that's why I ask here first! She has not got a router yet and that is why I thought of it. I will go check out Craftsman...a brand my Dad swore by but I had forgotten about. Again, I really appreciate your input.Helpful Reply
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Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmotifs on Dec 13, 2011Vicki, Also check out this HT member, they have a cool way of showing how each tool works. You maybe able to find more visual info on the Router - http://www.hometalk.com/member/toolselectcomHelpful Reply
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ToolSelect.com on Dec 13, 2011Vicki, you mentioned in you last post about a router by Craftsman. ToolSELECT does not sell power tools, we do unbiased reviews on tools you might be interested in. Here is an unbiased review about the Craftsman 28084 Router Kit. We hope this helps in your search for the right router. http://youtu.be/HmJo29qI8-A You also might want to look at an article and video from ToolSelect about how to choose a Router http://toolselect.com/browse/single-category/Routers Let us know if you have any questions.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Dec 13, 2011I would recommend the porter cable 690....It was the first router I got and it is considered "THE" first router to get in most woodworking camps. http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-690LR-11-Amp-Fixed-Base-Router/dp/B00005QEVQ I think they are still USA made...unlike a lot of others. When I upgraded I got the big boy version for my router table...this is the fixed 3 1/4 HP version the 7519 http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-7519-Speedmatic-4-Horsepower-Router/dp/B00004WMQN both units have run flawlessly for many years.Helpful Reply
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Vicki T on Dec 17, 2011Thanks so much everyone and Merry Christmas to you all :)Helpful Reply
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