Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

i inquired via email. Could this be the router you mentioned?

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Dear Sir,

We have one last unit for Metabo router model OFE 1229 price is 25700php les 10%. It's available in del monte branch (metabo main office). If you want to see the actual unit kindly contact them at 4141984 look for Maam Nancy. Thank you.

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

i inquired via email. Could this be the router you mentioned?

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Dear Sir,

We have one last unit for Metabo router model OFE 1229 price is 25700php les 10%. It's available in del monte branch (metabo main office). If you want to see the actual unit kindly contact them at 4141984 look for Maam Nancy. Thank you.

I think it is, but I would suggest you get a 3612C should get one. 1/4" collet capacity lang kasi yung Metabo. but it is a piece of work...

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

Come to think of it a 3612c costs as much as a brand new decent pc... and it lasts longer!!

i'll get one in 3 months maybe

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

Bee one of co-workers just told me a few days ago he found a GMC router selling for P1800. If you like I'll ask where he saw it.

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

Hi Incc

That would be greatly appreciated 🙂

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

I'll have to post it on Monday Bee.

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

Thanks! 🙂

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

i am getting my maxsell back this week. i hope they fixed it right,,,

Hi Incc, I pm'ed you

Thanks

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

i got the mxsell back.. errr they said they fixed it.. but upon eyeballing it isnt fixed...

will run it when i get it to the house and see...

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

the maxsell needs to be returned again. the original problem wasnt fixed... now the plunge lock is acting up and is actually abit of a danger 🙁

my wife gave me the good to go for the makita though! but will give it a few more night to ponder. its quite a small fortune 🙁

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

the maxsell needs to be returned again. the original problem wasnt fixed... now the plunge lock is acting up and is actually abit of a danger 🙁

my wife gave me the good to go for the makita though! but will give it a few more night to ponder. its quite a small fortune 🙁

give it some thoughts.
is it worth buying a cheap one again?
do you mind waiting for your tool to be fixed in the middle of your project?
does poor construction that can cause danger be considered?
when saving money to buy cheap tools be considered a saving money?

we always say, cry once... close your eyes and bite the bullet.
I do know it costs a lot, but since you really like the craft go for it. I guarantee you that you will be happy with it... think of it as an investment, we all do.
don't get me wrong, I push for better tool selection and not higher costing ones. in the long run, these kind of tools cost less... very much less.
cheers

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

I have to agree with you Timber. Downtime and Danger is just not worth it. I will have a look at the hitachis before jumping on this one. Mayon's stuffs arent cheap... grrrr

i have another consideration for having a freehand plunge router and a dedcated one for the RT. Does the 3612 have a fixed base?

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

makita's new model rp2301fc

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-RP2301FC-Plunge-Router-Variable/dp/B002MUAMF4/ref=pd_cp_hi_1

will check with mayon tomorrow

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

I had good luck with this Bosch router. It's not as muscular as a 3 1/4 but is cheaper.

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-1617EVSPK-4-Horsepower-Variable-Collets/dp/B00005RHPD/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1267027095&sr=1-1

Re: whats a good VS plunge router ( for all around use)

JayL

By any chance does anyone sell it locally? i had checked locally and it seems all they have is the gmr1