ediazf Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hi guys, just wanted to get a new router. I currently have a skil, 1/4 inch collet router and it is a little underpower, the base isin't quite centered etc etc... anyway it doesn't do any bad to have two router, doesn't it? maybe I can get that skil one permanently under my router table. Anyway I gota few years in woodworking and want to buy a good and versatile one. I was thinking one of those that have a fixed base and a plunge combo and obviusly 1/2 and 1/4 inch collet so I can use all the bits I own now. My limitations, I am from chile and here we have 220 volts, so the router has to consider that and it have to cost under USD 250. With the shipping and the taxes when it arrives it will be very expensive :S, the VAT alone here is 19% I was thinking THIS ONE, I know there is a boch alike combo, well maybe it is stupid question, but it is really hard to get the voltage ratings of this tools on their descriptions, so if u can help me and recommend me one, I'd really appreciate it. thanks in advance, my english is bad but understandable I think, hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darnell Hagen Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I have that router in a fixed base, and I like it. The soft start and variable speed is nice, and the depth adjuster is easy to use. It does blow the chips around, though, it's not as pleasant to use as my old Porter-Cable in that regard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I have this one, and love it. http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-1617EVSPK-4-Horsepower-Variable-Collets/dp/B00005RHPD/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1306819605&sr=1-1 pretty much all the stuff on amazon is 110 volt. You should be able to pick up a step down converter thats will let you run them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanJackson Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hi guys, just wanted to get a new router. I currently have a skil, 1/4 inch collet router and it is a little underpower, the base isin't quite centered etc etc... anyway it doesn't do any bad to have two router, doesn't it? maybe I can get that skil one permanently under my router table. Anyway I gota few years in woodworking and want to buy a good and versatile one. I was thinking one of those that have a fixed base and a plunge combo and obviusly 1/2 and 1/4 inch collet so I can use all the bits I own now. My limitations, I am from chile and here we have 220 volts, so the router has to consider that and it have to cost under USD 250. With the shipping and the taxes when it arrives it will be very expensive :S, the VAT alone here is 19% I was thinking THIS ONE, I know there is a boch alike combo, well maybe it is stupid question, but it is really hard to get the voltage ratings of this tools on their descriptions, so if u can help me and recommend me one, I'd really appreciate it. thanks in advance, my english is bad but understandable I think, hahaha I own that router kit, have beat on it for two years, and it works really, really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areynoldsre Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I have two routers both Bosch 1617EVSP -- one just the motor in a fixed base an one with the plunge router base. One hangs in my router table and one is for everything else. I love my Bosch but have used the DeWalt at a class and it worked well. It should work well for you. You might have to order from some place other than Amazon - I saw a note that said they only ship it to the US or APO boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnjack2 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I picked up this one on sale for $99 (GLOAT!) and while it never really gets top reviews I have never found a problem with it. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick LoDico Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I have that kit and like it a lot. I got the reconditioned set at Tyler Tool for 140.00. http://www.tylertool.com/factory-reconditioned-dewalt-dw618pkr-2-1-4-hp-evs-fixed-base-and-plunge-router-combo-kit/dewrdw618pkr,default,pd.html?start=1&cgid=reconditioned-routers-and-laminate-trimmers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediazf Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 ok I think the dewalt one is ok, and at 140, wow. pretty much everyone of this are 110 v then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usacomp2k3 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 When we lived down in Peru, I will say that it was a pain in the neck to keep track of Transformers and make sure that the one we were using was big enough for the application. If it were me, I'd look a little harder or perhaps pay a little more to get one that took 220V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediazf Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 When we lived down in Peru, I will say that it was a pain in the neck to keep track of Transformers and make sure that the one we were using was big enough for the application. If it were me, I'd look a little harder or perhaps pay a little more to get one that took 220V. Yeah I know, thats my concern. I use a ton brick ( hahah not that much actually) to power a xbox 360 that runs on 110v, and I imagine that the power requeriments are much bigger on the router. How does an european person gets a router online, from amazon or something like that? I can get a 500watts transformer pretty easily, would that be enough? (for the DEWALT DW618PK 12 AMP 2-1/4 HP) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I can get a 500watts transformer pretty easily, would that be enough? (for the DEWALT DW618PK 12 AMP 2-1/4 HP) watts = volts * amps 110*12 = 1320 watts your best bet would be to buy a 2000 watt transformer, as that's more than you can pull from most wall sockets in the us without tripping the breaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onboard Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Here’s one place that sells 220v routers. They are expensive though. Makes the step down transformer option look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areynoldsre Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I just went the DeWalt web site. They do have a web site for Chile: http://www.dewalt.cl/ They list distributors in Santiago. So I am thinking there might be a 220v version of the DeWalt if you can find a Chile distributor. Sorry but my one year of Spanish isn't good enough to get much else off that site for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediazf Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I just went the DeWalt web site. They do have a web site for Chile: http://www.dewalt.cl/ They list distributors in Santiago. So I am thinking there might be a 220v version of the DeWalt if you can find a Chile distributor. Sorry but my one year of Spanish isn't good enough to get much else off that site for you. Thanks for you help man, and your time, really appreciate it. I looked on the site, but they only have THIS version.. wich I know may be a good router, but now I am mad about a combo like the other ones. I even looked in european dewalt sites and there is a version combo but it much much "weak" and it is really a trimmer with multiple bases... I do find something that may work, I found a PORTER CABLE 6931 THIS ONE in chile, it cost arround USD 340, the thing is that I don't know for sure if the motor is removable and if it is, if I would be able to get a fixed base. I called the store and they told me that the internet information is all they know (typical chile ) So I am going to have to go to the store, but I think I might be able to go next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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