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Anyone have one? Do you like it? Is the lack of a plunge base a problem? I’m trying to decide between the Ridgid, Dewalt and Makita compact routers.
Ridgid – Least expensive @ $99, comes with a light, edge guide and LSA. No plunge base and no dust extraction accessory.
Dewalt – Comes with a light and has every possible accessory. Most expensive even during the $20 off $100 sales that are going on.
Makita – Has a lot of accessory options, can get for $115 during the promotion. No light.
If you feel like you are going to need to plunge cut, get a bigger 2.5HP router. These are made for edge profiling and light patterning. I have one the rigid compact and the bosch plunge router. If you are going to be doing a lot of rabbiting and dados, 1HP is going to be a PIA to use/control through thick stock.
Thanks for the reply. I went….wait for it…..with a Bosch Colt (none of the above). I know they have a new, more powerful model coming out this fall, and still I bought it. Turns out my old larger craftsman has a plunge base so if and when I need one, I have one.
I also have the Bosch colt, proven machine and I’m a fan of Bosch wood working tools.
Jimbo
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I was in the same boat. I was debating waiting until the new Colt came out but I decided I didn’t want to wait any longer!
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