Popular Woodworking 2007-06 № 162, страница 41
A fine-threaded nut at the end of the plunge rod makes fine-tuning depth settings simple and precise. threaded knob at the bottom of the stop rod, a great way to tweak the final depth setting. The Milwaukee has a unique thumbscrew and stop rod that works almost as well. The other routers all make fine adjustments by adjusting a screw or screws on the turret. The Makita and Porter-Cable have three fixed stops, and three adjustable screws on the turret. The Hitachi is similar, but with only one adjustable screw on the turret. The Ridgid turret has no fixed stops, but the single base turret is threaded for making final depth adjustments. Vacuum Attachments All of the routers tested included an attachment to hook up a vacuum for dust collection except the Craftsman, Hitachi and Makita. The DeWalt and Porter-Cable channel the dust and chips up one of the plunge columns to a hose connection at the top of the motor. This keeps the hose out of the way better than the rest, which require a clear plastic attachment with the hose connection close to the base of the router. The Bosch and Freud attachments could be mounted in either direction, but the Ridgid and Milwaukee only mount in one location. Performance will vary depending on the type of cut you're making and the depth of the cut. There wasn't a significant difference between any of the routers we tested in performance, but I liked the through-the-column style because it kept the hose from interfering. And the Winner is ... The Milwaukee 5616-24 was the clear winner of the routers I tested. It was smooth and powerful with a combination of design features that separated it from the others. Every feature I looked at had a quality feel to it, and the designers obviously did their homework to create an integrated system that was user-friendly. The Bosch, DeWalt and Porter-Cable were close behind and would be good, useful choices if they have a feature you prefer, or if you find one at a bargain price. During the test period, prices varied as different brands went on and off sale, so shop around to get the best bang for your buck. PW Some routers require a separate attachment for dust collection. The Bosch, shown here, can mount in two different directions. The Porter-Cable, as well as the DeWalt have the dust collection attachment at the top of the column, a more convenient location. TWO-BASE Router Kits
*Prices correct at time of publication. Router kits are often sale priced. Prices ranged between $175 and $260. ** These routers also are adjustable from above when used in a router table. popularwoodworking.com 23 |
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