[Woodworkers] Any recommendations for a router?

Sat Dec 19 10:20:58 PST 2020

I realized after sending the email that it isn’t the 7518.  It is the 7529, actually two of them.  Found some links on the web that refreshed my memory.  It has been discontinued for years, but PC stopped making repair parts pretty quickly and just expected you to buy the newer 8529. Um, no. Not inclined to give P-C anymore money (also had a P-C orbital sander and cordless drill fail so think I’m justified).  The 7518 would definitely be worth repairing.  Sorry for the confusion.

Since I have nothing to lose I may open one up and see if there’s anything obvious.  Several posts mention cold soldered parts on a speed control board. I got lucky with my F150 and was able to repair a couple of cold soldered failures (dash and temp display) so who knows I might have luck again.

Still buying a new router because I’m not passing up an opportunity get a new tool.

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From: Dominic58<mailto:dominic58 at comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: [Woodworkers] Any recommendations for a router?

Hi Clint
I have had  the 7518 in my router table as well for the past 12 or so years and it’s still rock solid, before that I had the Bosch 1619 in there and that router is a good fit for the table and hand use.  May I ask why your not repairing the 7518?
Thank you
Dominic P

On Dec 19, 2020, at 10:57 AM, Clint Warren via Woodworkers <woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org> wrote:

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Doing a bit more searching I’m wrong on my PC model number. Don’t want to put misinformation out there.  I haven’t kept up with the changing tool manufacturer landscape. Mergers and buyouts can really change the quality/reputation of a tool maker.

I looked at the Bosch and Makita.  I think it will come down to one or the other.

It appears Freud stopped making routers, can’t find anything on their site even.  I’ll give Triton and Dewalt another look.

I intend to mount it in a table and a plus on the Bosch it sounds like I could easily pull it out and use it handheld with the plunge base.  I have a few door panel bits that might get used briefly once a year. Would be nice to have that capability with adequate hp.

Most of my woodworking in recent years has been of the remodeling variety.  I did recently complete a bank of cabinets/shelving with a Murphy bed unit.  That and a bathroom addition were the last things on our 20 year quest to remodel/alter every room in our house.  Just in time as my wife is using the room as she works from home. I’ve been itching to get into the shop and do smaller craftsman projects now that remodeling is complete.  Lathe projects or decorative boxes or a guitar or something with steam-bending.  Anything that doesn’t involve framing or tiling.

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Subject: Re: [Woodworkers] Any recommendations for a router?

I second the vote for Bosch.   I have a small commercial cabinet shop and that’s what I use.   I use both the fixed base and plunge.  They have the micro adjustment dial that works well and is a nice feature.   Good luck in your future purchase.

PS. Glad to see the group is still around as I haven’t seen any posts in quite a long time.

Paul
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On Dec 19, 2020, at 12:36 AM, Brandon Jackson via Woodworkers <woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org<mailto:woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org>> wrote:
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On Fri, Dec 18, 2020 at 11:23 PM Clint Warren via Woodworkers <woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org<mailto:woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org>> wrote:
Hello all.

Ten years or so ago I bought a Porter Cable 7518 (I think) router.  It wasn’t top of the line, but they weren’t giving it away either. Worked well in a table, 1/2”, variable speed adjustment. I was pleased with it.  Then it failed after not that much use. Later learned it was a defective control board which apparently P-C didn’t make available or not for very long. Life happened and I haven’t done much routering for a long time.

I am now in the market for a new router.  Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks,
Clint

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