Thread: what handheld router....

Hi all,

It has been asked probably many times in the past but since the tools evolve rapidly, previous answers might not be relevant anymore.
Anyway, I am after a new router for handheld use only.
I already have a triton (the big one) which is permanently mounted in a table and I find it to heavy for handheld usage.
Also the depth adjustment is not good enough to my taste (the thumbwheels always move up/down because of the vibrations hence you can not repeat the same cut with the same depth).

I would like your opinions on the following brands (and model if you have any in mind):
- dewalt
- makita
- festool (I know that most of them will probably recommend festool )
- eventually hitachi

I am after one router where I can use bush guide. However from what I read on carbatec website, to use the bush guide you need a router with a plate of a certain size (not sure if the size they are talking about is a standard size or not)
Thanks again
Eric