Second Router

[phil p]

Hi,

could anyone recommend a router that isn't too heavy for light (ish) work, also that isn't too expensive.

Ive got a Dewalt 625 but its getting a pain taking it out the router table all the time so I'd like to leave it there.

It's also pretty heavy aswell for hand use.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[Calpol]

The DeWalt 621 is a nice router, 1/4" collet though if that might be a problem...

 

[mailee]

I agree the DW621 is a nice router..but, it does have the silly person switch. My preference would be for the DW 615 which is a direct decendant of the Elu 96E. I have one of these and it is a great little router. There is one drawback though and that is that it doesn't have the dust extraction through the tubes like the 621. These are both 1/4" collet routers though. Not sure if you wanted a 1/2"? Only problem then is they get quite heavy for hand held use. HTH. :wink:

 

[tigerturnings]

I've a Trend T5 (bought new) and a couple of Elu MOF96Es (bought second hand). They're all quite capable of light/moderate work, and are not too heavy to use hand held.

The design of the T5 is largely based on the 96E. In my opinion, though, the T5 is of a lower quality.

As Mailee says, the closest you can now get to a 96E on the new market is a DW615. Although I've never used a DW615, I'd definitely choose it over the T5 if I made the decision again.

HTH

Neil

 

[Rob_H]

I'm looking to pick up a decent secondhand Dewalt 615 at the moment - nothing on Ebay at a reasonable price at the moment though.

 

[Rob_H]

I'm looking to pick up a decent secondhand Dewalt 615 at the moment - nothing on Ebay at a reasonable price at the moment though.

Sorry, must be going mad - there's a few on there with reasonable prices at the moment. Where's my medication

 

[crazylilting]

Depends on what your cutting and what size bits.

I've used a laminate trimmer in the past for small stuff. Wish i could use it all the time but alas it is not that powerful.

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi all,

What about the Trend T4? I've been looking at them and I'm quite impressed. They are designed to be light weight. Any opinions?

(Sorry if I've hijacked the thread )

Richard

 

[mailee]

Although I don't have one I used to own a Trend T4 Richard and it is a good little router for hand held use. I used it to make freehand signs most of the time. It is light and powerful enough for light work. I would buy another one tomorrow if I needed any more routers. :wink:

 

[Richard Findley]

I would buy another one tomorrow if I needed any more routers. :wink:

Thanks Mailee, that's good enough recommendation for me!!

Cheers,

Richard