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   Routerman | Nov 11, 2005 05:02pm | #1

   PC 690 has a smaller footprint, pretty easy to handle.

   Routers

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   mudman | Nov 11, 2005 06:08pm | #2

   Milwakee makes a router with a hand grip moulded into the side. It is perfect for one handed use.

   Mike

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   Knotscott | Nov 11, 2005 07:20pm | #4

   I've got the Milwaukee 5615 that has the BodyGrip and like it alot.  It feels good in my hand and straps down nice and tight so it's easy to control.  It's also very powerful for it's size and amp rating.  The 5616 adds more power and I think VS & softstart features.

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   generalkael | Nov 11, 2005 06:11pm | #3

   The Bosch Colt has been all the rage in the "New Products" catagory of a number of magazines. I've been pondering getting one for free hand work.

   Scott
   Slacker Extraordinaire
   Specializing in nothing but knowledge in everything.

   
   

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   Edited 11/11/2005 10:12 am by generalkael

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   ram | Nov 11, 2005 07:41pm | #5

   I just got a Bosch Colt for inlay work and am pleased with it.  1HP, variable speed, relatively quiet.  There is also a fixed speed version but I didn't consider it.  110 and change incl free shipping from Amazon.

   It does NOT have a 1/2" collet, as BillLindau said he wants.

   -robert

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   KevMel | Nov 12, 2005 07:19pm | #6

   Saw an article recently that rated the Rigid almost as highly as the Bosch Colt.  Also saw a post that was critical of the height adjustment on the Colt, stating they would have bought the Rigid if could do it all over again.  -  I don't have any first hand experience with either, but you may want to do a search on each and, at minimum, compare each in person.  Good luck!

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   RonInOttawa | Nov 13, 2005 08:32pm | #8

   I have the Ridgid mini-router. It works like a charm for roundover and chamfer bits. I haven't used it for inlay work yet, but I'm confident it will do that well also. I'm pleased with the depth adjustment. Bit changing isn't as much of a problem as one would think. I can do it fairly easily without removing the base, despite the complaints of one reviewer who suggested that the Colt was a much better machine. I've looked at both, used both and bought the Ridgid.Regards,Ron

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   Ry | Nov 13, 2005 03:27am | #7

   The Bosch combo kit with the plunge and fixed base is quite light and small.  With the fixed base attached I hold it with one hand like a laminate trimmer.  It is also a very nice, quiet and powerful router (2 1/4 HP)

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   Ricks503 | Nov 15, 2005 04:20am | #9

   Get a good laminate trimmer - 1/4" router for light to medium jobs that can be held in one hand.

   1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1
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   Guppy | Nov 15, 2005 10:14pm | #10

   I really like the Milwaukee Bodygrip 1 3/4 (?) hp single speed router.  I find it very comfortable to use, even with relatively small hands like mine.  It will take a 1/2" bit easily.

   Elliott