Half inch routers

[Peter-kenny]

Hey guys my good trusty router lost the will to live today.. (Very upset) I brought this back from the states it's the DEWALT DW618B3 12 Amp 2-1/4 Horsepower Plunge Base and Fixed Base it's more out less 3 different bases for it.. Any way I was going to get the of1400.. But just wondering what every body thought of these 2 machines. I'm  between both and not sure to stick to what i have, our go green. help is needed ha
Cheers guy
Peter

 

[peter halle]

Go with the 1400.  Versatile, smooth, good dust collection and you will have the ability to use the accessories which are unlike any other manufacturer.

Peter

 

[ridgenj]

+1

 

[barnowl]

Years ago, I bought the best Hitachi 1/2" router on the market. (I forget the model)

I haven't used it since I bought a 1400.

No comparison.

The dust collection alone is worth the price of the 1400.

But be sure to use a 36mm hose.

My dealer suggested it when I bought the router...but I had to learn the hard way.  [embarassed]

 

[Peter-kenny]

Yea I was thinking of all the extra bits I could use with it be handy but I use to love the dewalt d handle for using 1 handed..
But no dust is a big plus also.... Mmmmmmm what to do ha

 

[JayStPeter]

I switch between the OF1400 and a Bosch 1617 kit.  I have a similar set of accessories for each.  I'd have to think about it quite a bit to figure out why I choose the one I do at the time I do.  But, it definitely can come down to how one or the other was left after the last use (ie quickest to setup).  I know I prefer the Bosch depth turret when I need to make multiple passes to get to final depth.  The Bosch also gets called for edge routing a lot because the fixed base has a nice low stable center of gravity.  I keep a wider base on it always.  But, the 1400 is comparitively quick and easy to setup.  The Bosch base is easier to deal with when the operation calls for a customized base.  DC is similar and honestly depends on the operation to which works better.  The Bosch does suffer from some quality issues, I've had to replace quite a few parts on it and it's starting to make some nasty noises.