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Plunge / Fixed Base Combo Router

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  • 12-09-2015 8:45pm
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    rb25
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭


    Hi.

    Any recommendations for a solid combination router and also where to buy in Ireland?

    I'm looking at the DeWalt D26204-GB combo router but can only find it on Amazon UK. Also a Trend T5 but looking for others experience & advice with routers.
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    Bonzo Delaney
    Registered Users Posts: 1,577 ✭✭✭Bonzo Delaney


    Caufields industrial have the dewalt ones


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    dashcamdanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭dashcamdanny


    I have used the DeWalt DW615 for several years now. I have hung over 1000 doors with it as well as other jobs.

    1/4 inch was the way to go for me as I needed a light setup for doors. Never let me down but the bearings are starting to scream now.

    If it was just for a workshop, then 1/2 may be a better choice.


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    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,222 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    soft start key , especially if going above 1/4

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



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    recipio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    dashcamdanny wrote: »
    I have used the DeWalt DW615 for several years now. I have hung over 1000 doors with it as well as other jobs.

    1/4 inch was the way to go for me as I needed a light setup for doors. Never let me down but the bearings are starting to scream now.

    If it was just for a workshop, then 1/2 may be a better choice.

    They are getting very pricey. Is it economical just to get a set of bearings replaced ?


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    dashcamdanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭dashcamdanny


    recipio wrote: »
    They are getting very pricey. Is it economical just to get a set of bearings replaced ?

    I dont know to be honest. I think there is a dewalt repair shop in Tallaght. I fear opening a box of springs if I have a look.

    But it owes me nothing either way.


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    recipio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    dashcamdanny wrote: »
    I dont know to be honest. I think there is a dewalt repair shop in Tallaght. I fear opening a box of springs if I have a look.

    But it owes me nothing either way.

    I had a Ryobi router serviced once - I think it was the bearings but it was very steep. After that I stuck to Makita and haven't had a problem since.


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    Miname
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Miname


    I've the large Bosch combi base. Serious power and not a bad tool but , it wouldn't beat the Milwaukee combi kit they used to make( that got robbed on me).


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    rb25
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭rb25


    Miname wrote: »
    I've the large Bosch combi base. Serious power and not a bad tool but , it wouldn't beat the Milwaukee combi kit they used to make( that got robbed on me).

    Where did you buy the Milwaukee @Miname?


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