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To: Jim McMannis who wrote (29573)	3/5/1998 3:19:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1572729

Jim - Re: "can you recommend a good router?" You bet I can! If you are in need of a hand-held router (as opposed to a Router-Table mounted router), I would highly recommend the Bosch Model 1613EVS. Cost $199 - $209 This is a 2+ horsepower PLUNGE router with electronic speed control including a "soft start". The soft start capability is beautiful. Instead of switching on a 2 HP motor and having it torque nearly out of your hand, the 1613EVS ramps SMOOTHLY up to speed from 0 to the set speed (8000 to 23,000 RPM). There is virtually no loss of control. As I noted, it goes uo to 23,000 RPM form 8000 RPM so it will easily adapt to both soft woods and hard woods. It has a 1/2 inch collet - for sturdy router bits, and a 1/4 inch collet is provided for smaller bits, if required. When I first got my 1613EVS I couldn't believe how smooth it was to operate - so I bought a second one soon therafter - very good for dovetails where you need to swap bits. The one draw back - it has about a 1 3/4" diameter limit for the router bit. For a table mounted router, I recommend the Makita 3612 C - 3 1/2 HP with variable speed and a FAT DECELERATE capability. Great for a router table. Cost - $269 +/- Let me know if you need more information. Paul