collinb Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 As my left arm strength returns I'm looking for a router (2+HP, 1/2" collet) that has the power button on the grip. And, the older I get the practical it sounds. But it seems like few have that feature. DW625, for example. Plunge or fixed, that doesn't matter. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 The Milwaukee Bodygrip is not on the grip but can be operated without removing your hand from the grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Hope you're doing okay. I haven't used any routers with the switch on the handle. Wondering if a D-grip might help you have some more control. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Bosch mrp23evs has a trigger in the handle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Looks like Makita, Porter Cable, Dewalt, and Milwaukee all have D-handle router bases with the trigger in the handle as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted July 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Now comparing .... 1. Bosch MRF23EVS (or MRP -- the plunge version) vs 2. Makita RD1101 vs 3. Milwaukee 5616-20 vs 4. Dewalt DW618B3. Currently rating them : 1,3,4,2. But it's going to be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Triton has a very good switching system...Good router overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted July 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Never looked at a Triton before. Interesting that both it and Bosch have a built-in lift for table mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 The monster Tritons have a very slick rack and pinion height adjustment that intrigues me. But the model I saw that on was a huge 3hp, not sure about smaller sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 8 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: The monster Tritons have a very slick rack and pinion height adjustment that intrigues me. But the model I saw that on was a huge 3hp, not sure about smaller sizes. I have the big one. The 2+ hp smaller one seems to be equipped the same... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted July 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 23 hours ago, legenddc said: Hope you're doing okay. Thanks. Doing well. It's the length of rotator cuff surgery that's the issue. I'm 3 months out but still can only lift about 2 lbs with the left arm. Ug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Oh yeah, that's a fun one. My dad had it a years ago. Do your therapy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 The Triton is the complete opposite of that, with the power switch behind a sliding cover that acts as an interlock for the ability to bring the collect above the table. I have the Bosch for freehand work and the Triton in the table. The Bosch is quite heavy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 The Milwaukee's have the router lift feature in them. They come with a T-handle wrench that can reach down through the table to a special but in the baseplate. I live my two Milwaukee routers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 The Makita Rp2301fc has a built in lift too. I use it mostly on my router table. Great router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 The stationary base of my new Bosch 1617 kit has that through the table adjustment feature, but the motor is on the smaller side for serious table use. Nice router, but I hate that their accessory attachments don't seem to mate with anything else I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 I received a Rockler catalog today and they have 10% off Trition this month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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