Hitachi TR-12 3 HP 1/2" Plunge Router
HitachiShipping weight: 19.0 pounds
ASIN: B00005AUYI
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Hitachi TR-12 3 HP 1/2" plunge router featured the comfortable, easy-to-grip handles that provide greater control and accuracy.
From the Manufacturer
This Hitachi 3 HP 1/2-inch plunge router has a 12.2 amp motor for cutting soft and hard wooks. Its depth scale provides at-a-glance reference. The comfortable, easy-to-grip handles provide greater control and accuracy. There is a quick-change knob for variable cutting depth and a three-stage, multiple depth adjustment for a wider range of tool use. The smooth, plastic sub-base prevents scratching of work and eases operation. Its double insulation prevents electrical shock and it requires no external grounding.
Customer Reviews:
Best Value on the Market, September 24, 2001
Reviewer: Dennis N. Schmidt from Phoenix, AZ USA
Without a doubt this is the best router value on the market. I state this owning 24 routers and I have at least one of nearly every model available. For the price of a PC 690 you get an extremely powerful PLUNGE router with the best balance of any plunger. It is not an accident that nearly every time you see someone in Fine Woodworking cutting a mortise with a plunge router they're are doing it using the TR12. It doesn't have variable speed or a soft start feature which would be nice but unless your doing raised panels the lack of variable speed is inconsequential. This is the best balanced hand held plunge router at the best price in the world.