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GregD:

Yes.   They are essential to doing any type of woodworking.   I think I have 5 of them now if I count my trim router.   My beast is the Hitachi ;12v but that stays mounted in my router table.

selfie:

I lost count at a dozen or so routers. One for each type of bit I use regularly.

HotDogg:

+1

Just did some t molding slots this evening.  First time using a slot cutter and I was very tepid given the thought of a carbide tipped throwing star flying off at a bazillion rpm.

Taking my time moving in small increments worked great.  I'm sold, it is a must have.

This is my router, there are many like it but this one is mine...



Mysterioii:

I picked up a router late last year but haven't had a chance to get into any new projects and try it out.  Bits are expensive though, so what do you all suggest?  I like to be prepared (without breaking the bank) so I was looking at some of the big-daddy sets on ebay, like 80 assorted bits for $90...  Sure the quality probably isn't as good as the bits that run $18 each but for occasional use they should be alright, right?  Only problem I saw was that most of those sets, despite the huge number of bits, usually only had decorative trim bits and not many joining bits so I'd have to pick those up separately if I wanted to do that stuff.

Example big daddy set:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160583468729

Example joining bit sets:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180630879289
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370560972454

I am conflicted because I like having tools and being prepared but hate wasting money.   ;D  Any thoughts from the pros?

GregD:

I started out with one of those 50 piece sets about ten years ago and I still use them all the time.  Some have broken or dulled over the years and when they do i usually just replace them with better quality bits.  Many people will tell you not to buy one of these sets but not me.  I thought it was great for me.  I had almost every bit I needed for short money.  The ones that ended up being used the most have been replaces with high quality bits.  I suggest picking one of those sets up.  They aren't going to have everything like a raised panel set or such but it is nice to have the profile you need without ordering it or having to go to a store.

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