[Woodcarver] Question about plunge routers

[Larry Odegard]

Hi Alex,

The new 280 Porter Cable is a very good tool.  The
Plunge base of the new 280 is soooo smooth I'm getting
a new base to replace the old one.  My 280 has seen
tons of work over the years and has never failed
me---except for the sticky plunge.  Now that will be
fixed.\

Larry O.
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> > It looks like it is getting to be time for me to

> bite the bullet and get a plunge router to help get

> a good start on thick relief carving panels.  I have

> been shopping and have some ideas but would like

> some input from carvers who have experience with

> them.  One of my questions relates to HP or amp

> rating needed.  I am pretty sure that I would need

> at least a 2.25 HP, 12 amp but perhaps a 3.5 HP unit

> would be better.  I am not expecting to do a whole

> lot of carving - maybe 2-3 per year so maybe the 3.5

> HP would be more than needed.  What do you think???

> Also, what make/models have you found most to your

> liking?

> Visibility while cutting seems important to me -

> which are the best in this regard?

> Any input would be appreciated.

> Alex Bisso

> 

> PS:  Thanks for the leads on finding white birch

> stateside.  The Hardwood Connection will be sending

> me some as compensation for cleaning out my bank

account!>
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