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Thread: Small router on a small budget
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29th June 2012, 01:42 PM #1
Small router on a small budget
Hi all,
I'm in need of a small plunge router for the odd job here and there, mostly for the things I can't do with my hand tools . Any recommendations for routers under the $150 mark? I'm not entirely up to speed on the power tools side of things...
I also saw at one of the local Bunnies that there was an ex-display ozito (I think) for $30, but was missing the depth stop and adjustment. Is it worth getting parts for or fitting my own, or should I just go for something that actually has everything on it?
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30th June 2012, 02:47 AM #2Intermediate Member
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I bought a Bosch POF 1200 AE plunge router for hand-held use.
I have found it to be excellent.
Being a smaller router it has only 1/4" collet.
Check out the details at the Bosch DIY website.
Available from Mitre 10 stores for $129.
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3rd July 2012, 03:06 PM #3
Depends on what your doing with it. If it's got the collet spanner and you can get by as is it's got to be worth $30.
My first router was an ozito. Comprehensive kit for $55. It allowed me to figure out I would use it often enough to justify buying a good one. I now have 2 tritons aswell. Once I used the tritons I realised how ordinary the ozito is, usual cheap tool issues, but it gets the job done.
If you near a trade tools direct their house brand are often good quality.
TradeTools - TTD1500ER-TRADETOOLS 1500WATT ROUTER VAR SPEED 9000-23000 RPM BMC
Might be bigger than you want but on the money. I haven't examined or used it but might be worth a look.I'm just a startled bunny in the headlights of life. L.J. Young.
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3rd July 2012, 03:39 PM #4
Aldi have one on sale atm, 1200W - 5/16" and 1/4".
I have one of these and use it as my "go to" hand held router, has never let me down.
I know a lot of people bag Aldi tools, but I can't fault this one.
ALDI - special buys from sat 23 jun - hurry, limited stocks in store*Last edited by Big Shed; 3rd July 2012 at 06:33 PM. Reason: Changed 5/8" to 5/16"
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3rd July 2012, 06:29 PM #5
Actually 8mm (5/16) and 1/4inch. Reasonable tool, but sales period ended Friday( might be stock in some stores but not my local) and I wasn't sure if OP had access to a nearby Aldi. The router table listed with it is not great, not flat, blow moulded plastic fence with buckles etc. Remote switch and other add ons OK and may be transferable to a better table though, and would cost as much as the table to buy individually.
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3rd July 2012, 06:33 PM #6
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