Woodworker's Journal 2008-32-6, страница 82

Woodworker

De VUait's D26670 Trim Router

www.woodworkersjoumal.com

HMORE ON TH6 WGB

Visit our home page at www.woodworkersjournal.com

and click on this icon to find our free, searchable online muter

buyer's guide. It features all of the models found in this article.

alone guides to help narrow down your options, but we've taken this data one step further to make it work even harder for you. Visit our

web site (woodworkersjournal.com) and click on the More On the Web link. There, you'll find a searchable router database so you can zero in on the models that best fit your needs and budget. Select by manufacturer, base style, price, horsepower rating or whatever criteria you like. Then, you'll get an instant, customized "short" list of machines that match your search. It's quick, easy, and best of all, free. Be sure to check it out!

Trim Routers: Tiny but Tough as Nails

Matching a Router to Your Needs

If this will be your very first router or you're just getting started in the hobby, choosing the "best" machine can be bewildering, but it doesn't have to be. Before you get lost in the sea of router sizes, prices and features, step back and consider what you want your new router to do. In other words, focus on function, and try to be realistic about your skills and needs. If a router will basically be a means for yon to soft-

Tool Preview continues on page 82...

Manufacturer

Model

Price

Base Style

HP / Amps

RPM

Collets

Dust Port

Other Features

Contacts

Bosch

PRIDE

£99.63

Fixed

1 HP/ 5.6 Amp

35,000

1/4

Mo

EFC, SS, SL, CC

www.boschtools.com 877-267-2499

Bosch

PR20EVSK

$119.75

Fixed

1HP/5.6 Amp

16.000-35.000

1/4

Mo

VS. EFC, SS, SL, EG, CC

www.boschtools.com 877-267-2499

Bosch

PR20EVSNK

$202.63

Fixed

1 HP/5.6 Amp

16.000-35,000

1/4

Mo

VS. EFC, SS, SL, EG. 2AB. CC

www.boscMools.com 877-267-2499

Craftsman

Professional 28212

$109.99

Fixed

1.25HP/6.5 Amp

18,000-25.000

1/4

Mo

VS, SS, SL, CC. WL, 1AB

www sears com 800-349-4358

OeWalt

D26670

$99

Fixed

5.6 Amp

30,000

1/4

Mo

SL

www.dewalt.com 800-433-9258

DeWait

D26670K

$179

Fixed

5.6 Amp

30,000

1/4

Mo

SL, CC, 2AS

www.dewalt.com 800-433-9258

Festoot

MFK 700 EQ

$510

Fixed

6 Amp

10.000-26.000

1/4, 8mm

Yes

VS, EFC, SS, EG. CC.2AB

www.lestoolusa.com 888-337-6600

Freud

FT750T

$99

Fixed

1HP / 6.5 Amp

27,000

1/4

Mo

www.freudtools.com 800-334-4107

Grizzly

H7790

$45

Fixed

5/8HP/2.1 Amp

30,000

1/4

Mo

EG

www.grizzly.com 800-523-4777

Grizzly

H7791

$45

Fixed

1/2HP/1,7 Amp

30,000

1/4

Mo

EG

www.grizzly.com 800-523-4777

Makita

3707FC

$159

Fixed

4.4 Amp

26,000

1/4

Mo

EG, WL

www.makita.com 800-462-5482

Makita

3709

$119

Fixed

4 Amp

30,000

1/4

Mo

EG

www.makita.com 800-462-5482

Porter-Cable

731D

$39

Fixed

5.6 Amp

30,000

1/4

Mo

SL

www. deitaportercable. com 888-848-5175

Porter-Cable

97310

$199

Fixed

5.6 Amp

30,000

1/4

Mo

SL, EG, CC, 2AB

www. deitaportercable. com 888-848-5175

Porter-Cable

97311

$219

Fixed

5.6 Amp

30,000

1/4

Mo

SL. EG, CC.3AB, Solid carbide bit

www. deitaportercable. com 888-848-5175

Ridgid

R2400

$99

Fixed

6 Amp

20,000-30,000

1/4

Mo

VS, EFC, SS, EG. CC, Flush trim bit

www.ridgid.com 800-474-3443

Ryobi

TR45K

$79.97

Fixed

4.5 Amp

25,000

1/4

Mo

CC, 1AB, Flush trim bit

www.ryobitoois.com 800-525-2579

Ryobi

P600

£49.97

Fixed

18 Volt

26,000

1/4

Mo

SL; Battery & charger sold separately

www.ryobitoois.com 800-525-2579

Features Key: AB= One or more accessory bases included; ATA = Above table adjustment; CC= Carry case: DSL = Dual switch locations: EFC = Electronic feedback circuilry: EG = Edge guide; SL = Spindle lock; SS = Soil slart; VS=Variable spaed; WL = Worklight

Features Key: AB= One or more accessory bases included; ATA = Above table adjustment; CC= Carry case: DSL = Dual switch locations: EFC = Electronic feedback circuilry: EG = Edge guide; SL = Spindle lock; SS = Soil slart; VS=Variable spaed; WL = Worklight

Woodworker's Journal December 2008

81