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Author:  LarryH [ Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:34 am ]
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Bosch Colt Palm Router

Have been seeing a lot of references to routers and lam trimmers and thought I would mention this little jewel. The variable speed and soft start are great features and 1 hp doesn't hurt. Will never be a 3HP router but should do many luthier oriented jobs well.

Hope that helps

Larry

LarryH38769.6103587963

Author:  Bruce Dickey [ Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:32 am ]
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Nice looking tool Larry. 115 bucks

Author:  Sylvan [ Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:34 pm ]
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I bought one to try it out. It is certainly a nice router but doesn't hold a
candle to the Porter Cable 310. I won't use it except for general shop work.

Author:  Bruce Dickey [ Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:52 pm ]
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I have several DeWalt trimmers and they are okay. I purchased one reman and that was a mistake, it has bearing noise, so it may not have a happy life.

I use PC for everything else.

Author:  Iplaytheoldies [ Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:55 pm ]
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I have a bosch colt with the variable speed and the different base kit and I love it, haven't tried the PC310.

Author:  Kevin Gallagher [ Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:05 pm ]
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   I have a bunch (8) of PC310s as well as a dozen or so Hitachi TR6s which offer very good adjustability and power as well as durable tight bearings. I'm going to pik up a Colt to try it for lighter stuf, though.

   I also keep four pretty heavy units here for general shop work and hogging out material.

Regards,
Kevin Gallagher/Omega GuitarsKevin Gallagher38770.0045138889

Author:  CarltonM [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:40 am ]
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Another good alternative is the new Ridgid trimmer. Variable speed with electronic torque compensation, soft start, solidly built, and it comes with a fence and a bearing guide--all for a hundred bucks! Oh, AND a lifetime warranty on just about everything (including the brushes!). The only downside is a crude, hit-or-miss depth adjustment, but I can stand a little extra fiddling to get such a nice tool for its price. I like mine. If they come out with a plunge base, they've pre-sold at least one!

Author:  russ [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:40 am ]
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh,

How these prices make me want to move back to the states!!!!

Author:  crowduck [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:45 pm ]
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Anyone know where I can get an Hitachi TR6? Amazon doesn't have them now. They have an adjustable base and I've read that they are OK for binding/purfling ledges.

CrowDuck

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