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I'm looking for a good router to do strictly table duty. It can be a combo kit if that's what it happens to be, or just a fixed base only.
I want it to have 1/4 and 1/2 inch collets so I'm not limited to one or the other. I also need one to run on 120 volts since I do not have 240 available. It also needs to be adjustable easily when in the table, but not necessarily from above. I'm figuring I'll have to get in below the table to release the clamp on it anyway so why not adjust it from there too? I'd also like to spend no more than $150 for it if possible, either at retail (Craftsman), or a higher priced one on sale maybe (Bosch, Porter Cable).
The catch is, I need one that can occasionally spin a panel raising bit. I likely won't use it for this very often, but when I need to it's going to have to do it. Being a 120 volt, this might not be possible, so I'm asking here if anyone knows of a model that fits these criteria. Thanks in advance.
I want it to have 1/4 and 1/2 inch collets so I'm not limited to one or the other. I also need one to run on 120 volts since I do not have 240 available. It also needs to be adjustable easily when in the table, but not necessarily from above. I'm figuring I'll have to get in below the table to release the clamp on it anyway so why not adjust it from there too? I'd also like to spend no more than $150 for it if possible, either at retail (Craftsman), or a higher priced one on sale maybe (Bosch, Porter Cable).
The catch is, I need one that can occasionally spin a panel raising bit. I likely won't use it for this very often, but when I need to it's going to have to do it. Being a 120 volt, this might not be possible, so I'm asking here if anyone knows of a model that fits these criteria. Thanks in advance.