Thanks to DaveO and the NCWoodworker Express I now have a "new" Hitachi M12V2 router - the very one that Tom Hintz reviewed here Hitachi M12V2, 3 1/4Hp, Plunge Router - NewWoodworker.com LLC
I also bought a Benchdog router plate, pre-drilled for the M12V. Well, naturally, Hitachi modified the base mount screw positions and the plate didn't fit. There are holes for other routers that prevented me from drilling so I exchanged it for the undrilled aluminum plate which should be here in a few days.
Meantime, I fashioned a plate out of 3/8 oak and mounted the router. I have tested panel raising bits and others. I have also familiarized myself with using the router in a table.
The M12V2 works great in my setup. I do have to raise/lower the bit from below but it works pretty well. I haven't seen the router shift at all when I lock down the brake after adjustment. Operation is smooth and there is power to spare. I can change the bits from above with the large opening. One wrench and a screwdriver to engage the bit lock. I'm not sure if I will be able to do so with a smaller insert but if not it's simply a matter of removing the insert for bit changes.
It runs very smooth and the cuts are really clean using a 3 1/4 diameter panel raising bit.
I like it!! :eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc
Pic of router under table and temporary plate below.
Chuck
I also bought a Benchdog router plate, pre-drilled for the M12V. Well, naturally, Hitachi modified the base mount screw positions and the plate didn't fit. There are holes for other routers that prevented me from drilling so I exchanged it for the undrilled aluminum plate which should be here in a few days.
Meantime, I fashioned a plate out of 3/8 oak and mounted the router. I have tested panel raising bits and others. I have also familiarized myself with using the router in a table.
The M12V2 works great in my setup. I do have to raise/lower the bit from below but it works pretty well. I haven't seen the router shift at all when I lock down the brake after adjustment. Operation is smooth and there is power to spare. I can change the bits from above with the large opening. One wrench and a screwdriver to engage the bit lock. I'm not sure if I will be able to do so with a smaller insert but if not it's simply a matter of removing the insert for bit changes.
It runs very smooth and the cuts are really clean using a 3 1/4 diameter panel raising bit.
I like it!! :eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc
Pic of router under table and temporary plate below.
Chuck
