onocoffee
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If you might have seen my diatribe in another thread about the used DF500, you may have noticed I mentioned this used OF2200 that I came across on Marketplace for $550. It's just the router. No systainer, no accessories - no nothing but the router. In that thread, I estimated that the additional cost to purchase all the kit items in the current SKU, including the M337 and insert, would be about $300 - bringing the total expense to $850. I even noted that this is the lowest overall price for a used OF2200 I have seen in the past year.
But why am I hesitant to get it? I know from the different threads that pretty much everyone agrees that it is a fantastic router with ample power, capabilities, noise reduction, dust collection and handling that is superb. It also seems to be a router that, historically, has had few issues. Is the lack of accessories a real concern? Does it matter that the tool was built in February 2012?
I'm seeking to know whether this is a Go or No Go situation because I wonder if I'm over-thinking it.
I'm planning on going to check it out tomorrow. What should I test and what should I be on the lookout for?
Some things I'm thinking I should be testing: Powers On, Runs, Speed changes, plunge action, locking action, ratchet lock, adjuster movement - anything else?
I've included the sellers pics. I like that he included a pic of the manufacturers plate and the tool overall looks clean. Though there's a little plating pitting on the depth stop rod and some rust on the lock threads.
Thanks!
But why am I hesitant to get it? I know from the different threads that pretty much everyone agrees that it is a fantastic router with ample power, capabilities, noise reduction, dust collection and handling that is superb. It also seems to be a router that, historically, has had few issues. Is the lack of accessories a real concern? Does it matter that the tool was built in February 2012?
I'm seeking to know whether this is a Go or No Go situation because I wonder if I'm over-thinking it.
I'm planning on going to check it out tomorrow. What should I test and what should I be on the lookout for?
Some things I'm thinking I should be testing: Powers On, Runs, Speed changes, plunge action, locking action, ratchet lock, adjuster movement - anything else?
I've included the sellers pics. I like that he included a pic of the manufacturers plate and the tool overall looks clean. Though there's a little plating pitting on the depth stop rod and some rust on the lock threads.
Thanks!
I had to think about that one for a couple of seconds but I got there!
