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        cjt
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        I am in need for a new router.I mainly need it for small woodworking projects and to trim my new counter top(laminate).Is it worth buying a combo or just a fixed base.
         
        Posts: 152 | Location: michigan | Registered: Nov 12, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        nona
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        I would buy a laminate trimmer and see how you like it for lightweight routing, if you then feel you want something that can do more, then I would opt for a plunge router that can handle 1/4 and 1/2 inch shank bits
        A good one is the porter cable router that can separate the motor from the base

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        Posts: 2340 | Location: florida | Registered: Sep 27, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        cjt
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        Thanks
         
        Posts: 152 | Location: michigan | Registered: Nov 12, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        joecaption
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        http://www.cpotools.com/on/dem...Show?q=Trim%20Router

        May want to check out this site. They had had some good prices.
        Not a thing in the world wrong with the Porta Cable, I just happen to own one of these for my trim router and it works great.


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        Posts: 17758 | Location: Hartfield VA | Registered: Jan 31, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        cjt
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        Thanks Joe, I got the Bosch trim router and love it.
         
        Posts: 152 | Location: michigan | Registered: Nov 12, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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