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Date: 01 Dec 2006 08:58:15
From: Andy
Subject: good deal on a router - Freud at Rockler
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A few people have asked recently about opinions on routers, so I
thought I'd pass along a deal I saw. Rockler has a Freud 2.25hp router
for $169, with a mail-in rebate for a free plunge base. Var speed,
above-the-table adjustment, etc. The Danvers, MA store has a special
on the same thing for $149 this weekend - maybe other stores have the
same deal, or might honor that deal if you ask really nice? Even at
$169, it's a good deal for a fixed+plunge router.
Haven't used this router, but I've heard good things. Anyone have
direct experience? No affiliations with Rockler or Freud, etc.
Hope this helps someone out,
Andy
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Date: 01 Dec 2006 19:39:13
From: Patriarch
Subject: Re: good deal on a router - Freud at Rockler
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"Andy" <aenewhouse@gmail.com > wrote in news:1164992295.219754.246600@
80g2000cwy.googlegroups.com:
> A few people have asked recently about opinions on routers, so I
> thought I'd pass along a deal I saw. Rockler has a Freud 2.25hp router
> for $169, with a mail-in rebate for a free plunge base. Var speed,
> above-the-table adjustment, etc. The Danvers, MA store has a special
> on the same thing for $149 this weekend - maybe other stores have the
> same deal, or might honor that deal if you ask really nice? Even at
> $169, it's a good deal for a fixed+plunge router.
> Haven't used this router, but I've heard good things. Anyone have
> direct experience? No affiliations with Rockler or Freud, etc.
> Hope this helps someone out,
> Andy
>
>
I have an older '3.25' hp Freud, screwed into my table. Other than the
fact that the beast has more torque than I'm comfortable with in handheld
operations, it's been a pretty good tool. Others here have said similar
things.
But the new router is something different from what they sold 5 or 6 years
ago. I don't know if it's better.
MOST Freud stuff is worth the prices they ask.
Patriarch
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