Hitachi Router

[TV]

This seems like a good deal but is this a good router? I am looking to add another router.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002ZZWXI/bretsreviews3-20

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[lottathought]

I do not know about this particular router but I have nothing but good things about Hitachi.
And 2 1/4 HP?
WOW....I am thinking about this deal for myself.

 

[DaveO]

Bout the only router that Hitachi has put out lately that isn't the best deal is their new M12V2 3.24HP router. It's ugly as sin -

And basically not designed well for its purpose (table use)
I think that you will do good with the one you listed.
Dave

 

[cpowell]

Bout the only router that Hitachi has put out lately that isn't the best deal is their new M12V2 3.24HP router. It's ugly as sin -

And basically not designed well for its purpose (table use)
I think that you will do good with the one you listed.
Dave

DaveO, when I saw your reply I almost spewed coffee.

I thought we renamed that M12V2...it's now the M12WE... (white elephant). :lol: :lol: :lol:


Chuck

 

[michaelgarner]

I have that router it works great. It is not something you throw in a router table for everyday use. I use mine for a dovetail machine.

 

[LeftyTom]

When I was shopping for a plunge router, I found a router comparison here:

http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/rreview.shtml

http://www.popularwoodworking.com/upload/contents/335/57-63_JUNE07PW_ROUTER TEST.pdf

 

[TV]

Thanks, LeftyTom, for those articles. Good info to assist in my decision making process.

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[adowden]

Todd,

I'm not familar with that particular router, but I have one suggestion. When you compare the routers, price any accessories that you want and take that into account. I bought a Freud plunge router a while back that came with a 1/2" collet, 1/4" sleeve and an edge guide for a little over $100. I then got a PC 7518 fixed base 3 1/4 router for Christmas that had nothing but a 1/2" collet. I had to buy a 1/4" collet for it separately. I don't care about an edge guide because it is in my router table. The router you are interested in seems to come with lots of good accessories except for an edge guide. Good Luck!

Amy

 

[JackLeg]

We have a Hitachi router mounted under a table that we use almost exclusively for rounding over. It's been the best investment we've made in a router. We'd been through a couple PC's and others. It's just a simple 2 hp. but it has plenty of power and is variable speed.

 

[Trog777]

I have the Hitachi M12VC. Has worked fine. I don't remember how much I paid, but I also got it at Amazon when on sale. I wouldn't hesitae to buy another at that price were I needing another 2 1/4hp router.