Popular Woodworking 2002-06 № 128, страница 47
PORTER-CABLE 7529: A GOOD IDEA WITH TWO MAJOR SHORTCOMINGS This router should have been a strong contender, but it fell short in a couple important areas.While offering a good micro-adjust mechanism once engaged, it has the most complicated and time-consuming method to engage and disengage the mechanism. Once engaged, the micro-adjust was smooth and precise. The second disappointment was the motor's performance.The motor bogged down more easily than the other tools in our test. The 7529 does offer through-the-base dust collection, but it is far less convenient than DeWalt's. The plunge spring was tight, making the router less responsive in plunging action.We were pleased with the dual switches on the 7529, which allow you to turn on the machine using either the switch on the top or on the handle. This makes the router easier to use in a router table. The collet lock made bit changing on this model easy, and the wide-diameter base opening allowed room for huge bits. While an adequate router, its shortcomings in the motor and micro-adjustment setup make it hard to recommend it compared to the competition. When you take into consideration the $20 price difference between it and the Bosch and DeWalt routers, the Porter-Cable slips even further. For more information, contact Porter-Cable at 800-487-8665 orwww.porter-cable.com. PW Premium Mid-sized Plunge Routers
Key: On the 1-5 scale, 1=unacceptable, 5=excellent. P = plastic; R = rubber; * Decibels measured at 24" away from the router. Key: On the 1-5 scale, 1=unacceptable, 5=excellent. P = plastic; R = rubber; * Decibels measured at 24" away from the router. 45 |
