Hi all,
I've just bought a second hand router - a Ryobi R500 2Hp unit. It's old ( i.e. from the 80's I think ).

Keen to know other's thoughts that may have this router, or have used it before. I know it's missing some of the modern conveniences like soft start etc.
I also know that i need to be carfeful to not seat the bits all the way in, otherwise they become very difficult to get out.

Any other tips?

I'm primarily intending this to be used in a table.

I'm thinking for $60 I've got myself a bargain for a router which I think is fairly decent to start with.

It's still in the box, and apparently has never been used!

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Seb