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Sinner:

i have no clue when it comes to power tools...I want to buy a router, but I'm not sure what to look for...
Is this one any good? 
What should I look for??

http://www.homedepot.ca/escalate/store/DetailPage?pls=hd_canada_gift&bc=hd_canada_gift&clist=018980323807:01898032388c:12efae00140300:&pc=940350


Sinner:

Sorry, I was in the wrong thread, could someone move this for me...this is the second time I've done this...I'm such a boob sometimes...

MrTroy:



I have one of those routers. I hear nothing but bad things about it. I mainly used it to trim laminate. But for actual cutting of wood, it's really bad. Ryobi feels like "My First Power Tool" in a way like it's cheap plastic. I personally haven't really used power tools much myself, so I feel fine using Ryobi stuff though.

I hope I confused you. :-\

Sinner:

Hmmm...well, it's good stuff to know...there a place here that has tools on sale for 50% off...I'm going to check them out on the weekend...I guess I'll try and stay away from any Ryobi stuff...
From talking to people (OK it was 2 guys), I've been told I should get a plunger action router, not fixed base...
I guess I should maybe look at one with a metal casing, instead of plastic?


Knievel:

If you can afford it grab the dual-base Porter Cable setup at Depot, you'll be happy you did. The fixed base model has been the router of choice for years and adding the plunge-base to the kit makes it all the more versatile...speaking as a carpenter.

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