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   larryscabnuts | Nov 12, 2003 11:28pm | #1

   I have about 10 routers.. They make various routers for various applications. What do you plan to do with your router? For heavy duty work I like my Porter cable #7530 plunge and my Bosch # 1615EVS plunge. For laminate work I like my Porter Cable #7301. I have a Bosch 1615 EVS mounted perminately to a router table. I also like my Bosch 1606 and 1604 for medium work. 

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   ~~BobL | Nov 12, 2003 11:40pm | #2

   Thanks for responding.  As for the work load, I don't anticipate it being too heavy. I have a delta shaper table that I use for a lot of stuff. I was more looking for a high HP, plunge router that will last. I like the PC and Hitachi brands.

   Thanks,Barney

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   larryscabnuts | Nov 13, 2003 01:01am | #3

   Those are all good choices... I don't know much about the Hitachi router. I have a Hitachi right angle cordless that is an excellent tool. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. I would like to have the Hitachi slider.. But my 2 sliders are still in good working order. And I am about at the end of my tool buying days.  :-))

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   ~~BobL | Nov 13, 2003 03:32pm | #11

   I have the Hitachi 10" compound miter.  Its "ok".  The handle and safety switch are sort of awkard.  Other than that its a good saw. I just bought the 12" Rigid Compound with the lazer.  I love it so far.

   Thanks,Barney

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   IMERC | Nov 13, 2003 02:52am | #7

   The Hitachi plunge feature can be a PITA.

   The Bosch 3-1/4 hp is awesome. Get the EVS and soft start. 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   finishcarp | Nov 13, 2003 05:21am | #8

   I too am looking for a new router with the race down to Bosch with the 2 bases vs the DW with the two bases.  I like the idea of having one base permanently  in a table but I am leaning towards the Bosch- evs and soft start.......

   Any  feedback ??? ......My DW says I'm a tool head with a sawdust brain !!

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   IMERC | Nov 13, 2003 05:41am | #9

   Do yourself a favor and pass on the DeFault... 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   ~~BobL | Nov 13, 2003 03:35pm | #13

   I really like the Bosch 3 1/4.  I saw that at a show once but didn't have enough money to go back and get it. LOL!

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   IMERC | Nov 13, 2003 04:30pm | #14

   Look into any of the 1600 series. They are awesome. Then there is Milwaukee and Festool. That's good stuff too.

   Bosch is running a heavy duty series of specials at  http://www.amazon.com/bosch  (1-800-635-5140) free shipping and no tax.

   Why is it that there are never enough commas in the check book??? 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   ~~BobL | Nov 13, 2003 04:36pm | #15

   This is always a good time of year for me.  I get my annual review at work and am able to sell back 80 hrs of vacation time at the new salary.  Its like getting a nice bonus right before the tool show. LOL!!

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   IMERC | Nov 13, 2003 04:51pm | #16

   You need help...

   Be right there....

   For a cut of the tool haul of course... 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   ~~BobL | Nov 13, 2003 05:04pm | #17

   Help with what? The fact that I don't take vacations?  LOL!! Ex-wife was never a joy to vacation with so I sort of got in the habit of not taking them. I'm slowly starting to change that. 

   Or help with the fact that I have this "found" money burning a serious hole in my pocket. LOL!!

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   IMERC | Nov 13, 2003 05:29pm | #18

   TOOLS!!!

   I love buying tools and playing with them at the shows. I can come up with lots of help putting out the fire... Buying tools is better than a vacation.

   Have an EX of my own.. So no help there...

   An excursion, help for a fellow BT'er or a hiest can be mounted around here faster than a heart beat.

   BTW Amazon is offering 20$ off Bosch purchases over 199$. Print up some of their offers and take that ammo with you. Might help ya save some bucks that you can use to get more tools. 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   ~~BobL | Nov 13, 2003 05:49pm | #19

   The show I go to with my Dad is in Edision, NJ.  Its pretty big. The prices are good too.  We've noticed that you have to walk around the entire show once and take notes of who has what and at what price.  Its not uncommon to find that two authorized sales reps have differnent prices.  Then you take the flyers from the various tool stores and negotiate the prices. 

   On another note, my local HD said they will not match Internet prices.  They said they can't compete with the pricing.  Yeah, the HD corporate giant that has run all the local hardware stores out of business near me can't compete with the big bad internet. LOL!

   I've already started to print out various pricing from the web to take with me.

   I stumbled upon a website that will find the lowest prices for tools on the internet.  Its called  http://www.toolseeker.com  I went there yesterday.  Its pretty cool.

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   IMERC | Nov 13, 2003 06:01pm | #20

   Good hunting Barney.. 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   steve | Nov 13, 2003 01:43am | #4

   i have several routers from little laminate trimmers to a 3 horse hitachi with a couple of porter cable 690s in between and a couple of cheapies thrown in

   the 690's are a great medium duty router and for real heavy work the hitachi is great

   caulking is not a piece of trim

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   gdcarpenter | Nov 13, 2003 02:16am | #5

   Get the PC combo, fixed and plunge base, have your cake and eat it.  Can never have too many tools.Let's not confuse the issue with facts!

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   ~~BobL | Nov 13, 2003 03:34pm | #12

   Thanks.  I appreciate it.  I'm trying to put together a list of tools that I want to buy at the Wood working/tool show that my dad and I got to every January.

   Thanks,Barney

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   IMERC | Nov 13, 2003 02:49am | #6

   Bosch 1600 series. The sky isn't the limit...

    

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   DougU | Nov 13, 2003 06:08am | #10

   Barney

   Listen to that IMREC fellow, he aint right about much but he's dead on here. The Bosch 1619EVS cant be beat.

   Doug