hzsogood Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Never had one of my own, bought new, Only a hand me down Dewalt from my step dad, but the motor/brushes are shot Sooooo , just wondering what others are using.. Im guessing they are all around the same RPM, and that they all fit the same bits etc, but I seem to see alot more accessories/bits for Bosch Routers. SO as of nopw thats a top pick, but I also think the new Porter Cables look nice too.. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Hobby- Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 If you have the cash, Porter Cable. You just cant go wrong with their routers. I have used everything from their flush trim routers up to 3hp plunge routers. They just take a lot of abuse and keep on going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobonit Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have the Portal Cable 3 piece kit (895PK) It has the Fixed Base and Plunge Base. Can't go wrong with it. Quote 97 Maxima SE Bunch of shit going in, check out the build Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlstrass Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Had a few SKIL routers, but burned them up in about 1 1/2 years each since I build a lot of boxes. Have a Bosch now that was around $250 and it's killer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have the Craftsman version of the Porter Cable. I use the hell out of routers and this one holds up. I have been through more then a few lesser quality routers. Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainman215 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Cuts through wood like budda. Quote My 02 Accord Wall Build 2 Sundown Audio Nightshade V1 18s --- 1 SAZ 3500 Sundown Audio 100.4 --- 4 Sundown Audio Neo-Pro 8s Sundown Audio 125.2 --- 2 Morel MD-12 Tweeters , 2 Selenium ST-200 Tweeters DC Power 270xp --- 4 XS Power D1200s | 1 D5100R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hzsogood Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys. I got 3 good choices now Any suggestions on bits? I am a carpenter so I do use my router a bit at work too, ( not like a cabinet maker or anything ) But I would like to have probably the 10 most used bits.. As for CA builds, the only thing I think I would need is a few round overs, and a flush.. Anywho, Im guessing its best to go with good bits right off the bat? Seeing as how if you get cheap stuff you'll probably make more work in the long run? Just seems like Bits are something where the more you pay the better they really are.. Ive seen a couple of bosch , craftsman, and Freud kits that look nice, but dont know if you guys have anything not so "mainstream" thats just as good for less? Edited August 30, 2010 by comatoastedlush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 The main bits I use on just every build is my down cut spiral bit, my 3/4 round over bit and my 2" flush cut bit. Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainman215 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I use diablo bits (even though i only have a spiral upcut lol) i plan to get a roundover bit pretty soon. Quote My 02 Accord Wall Build 2 Sundown Audio Nightshade V1 18s --- 1 SAZ 3500 Sundown Audio 100.4 --- 4 Sundown Audio Neo-Pro 8s Sundown Audio 125.2 --- 2 Morel MD-12 Tweeters , 2 Selenium ST-200 Tweeters DC Power 270xp --- 4 XS Power D1200s | 1 D5100R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hzsogood Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Thanks again.. noob question.. Lets say i wanted to flush mount some aeros, which be be Im assuming about a 1/8 notch,, What bit would I use for that. Im not to skilled or knowledgeable on the custom things you can do with routers ( especially in CA ) but would like to learn a bit more.. Or if I had a box fully built but wanted to add another baffle on top of the one I have.. Is it the Flute ( straight bit )? Obviously the holes would be cut out already in the first baffle, so what bit would I used to A) put an oversized piece of mdf on the existing baffle and then just follow along the box for and exact match, and Matching the existing port and sub opening holes // Man I hope that made sense to you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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