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Thread: $39 GMC Router
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12th June 2005, 02:52 PM #1
$39 GMC Router
Is it a myth or have I just missed the boat. I went looking at Bunnies et al, with no luck. Its only to be a backup to the backup (and one I can let jnr use) so perfect for that price. Anybody now if still available anywhere?
Thanks Kev.
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12th June 2005, 03:23 PM #2
No, It wasn't a myth, but you are about 6 months too late. Check out the dates on the rest of the posts.
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12th June 2005, 03:31 PM #3
There are posts as recent as 1 day ago about it, so I thought they may still be available. If they are not no big deal.
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12th June 2005, 03:51 PM #4Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Cagey
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12th June 2005, 04:07 PM #5Deceased
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Actually they were normally about three times that price but Bunnings, that much mal aligned hardware supermarket, bought up enormous quantities as a special promotion and sold them for $ 39 each.
Most of us got some despite the normal anti cheap tool / GMC bias.
Peter.
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12th June 2005, 04:20 PM #6
Router GMC
Cagey,
The routers you mention were available in most hardware stores that sold GMC and I managed to pick one up for the price. Its quite good for a small handheld and runs very smooth and quite, a pleasure to use. Check with all the hardware stores in your area, and you will probably pick one up.
Regards Mike
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12th June 2005, 04:32 PM #7
The $39 fixed base router never reached WA, dammit.
I suspect it was a run-out of stock prior to introduction of the current model. I don't know the price of the current one and have never seen one in the shops.
http://203.89.231.185/index.cfm?ppag...16B3D084973527
Or is the GMC site more than 6 months out of date?
It only takes one drink to get me loaded. Trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or fourteenth.
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12th June 2005, 04:35 PM #8
So for those of you who have one (or equivelant model) is it worth approx 3 times the price?
Thanks Kev.
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12th June 2005, 04:38 PM #9
Hi Cagey,
Not sure about now but I got my $39 router at a Woolworths Big W store a couple months ago.
Its worth a look, they may still have some.
Regards
Neil.Last edited by Landseka; 12th June 2005 at 05:41 PM.
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12th June 2005, 04:41 PM #10
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12th June 2005, 04:50 PM #11Originally Posted by bitingmidge
Plus it is fixed base with a decent hieght adjuster and dust collection port making it really good for table mounting. There are no tricky plunge mechanisms to mess with.
Jack."There is no dark side of the moon really. Matter of fact it's all dark."
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12th June 2005, 07:13 PM #12
They were a run out model and if you knew the right people, some did make it to WA
Anyway, I recently bought an Ozito plunge router for the same reason - the Trton is too big for some jobs. The Ozito was about $49 at Bunnings and I used it seriously today for the first time. came in a box with lots of bits and it did a very nice job. Well worth a look if you want a little hand held cheapy.If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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12th June 2005, 07:39 PM #13Originally Posted by Gumby
(trying hard to be a tool snob here)
Well that only leaves XU1
CheersSquizzy
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12th June 2005, 07:44 PM #14
"Well that only leaves XU1"
Had a look at Warrier lately? :eek:
It only takes one drink to get me loaded. Trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or fourteenth.
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12th June 2005, 07:55 PM #15Originally Posted by bitingmidge
I have one permantly set-up with a dovetail bit for use in a half blind jig.
The other one is still in it's box unopened.
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