Re: Tool Question

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Original poster: "Harold Weiss" <hweiss-at-new.rr-dot-com> 

Hi Bill,

Of the four Porter Cable models i had to choose from, none had the handgrip
switch.  I like that, as it makes you keep your hands securely on the router
and not fumbling for a switch.  That's why I went with the DeWalt.  If I get
a router table I would definatly go with the $350 Porter Cable.

David E Weiss


 >
 >
 >  > Original poster: "Harold Weiss" <hweiss-at-new.rr-dot-com>
 >  >
 >  > Hi All,
 >  >
 >  > Tonight, my Craftsman router puked a good sized fireball at me.  As
it's
 >  > 30-40 years old, I'm going to replace it.  Any ideas on a good router.
 > I'm
 >  > thinking about Porter Cable or DeWalt.
 > Hello,
 > As one who owns a woodshop and who has gone thru several routers I would
go
 > with the Porter Cable for sure! The new ones with "finger tightening " for
 > depth are nice.(the 690 LR heavy duty with a 1001-T2 base is a nice little
 > router.) I still use my old 100-M with a 100-B base.I think they are
selling
 > a new version of this.(If you want that retro look). I also still have,
and
 > use, 2 old Craftsman 315 series routers.Most of the Dewalt stuff I've
gotten
 > hasn't held up real well.Especially stuff like drills and sanders.This is
 > just my experience. Im sure there are plenty of people that have no
problems
 > with their Dewalt/Black and Decker stuff.
 > Bill Mck.
 >
 >
 >