Porter Cable Trim Router $72.79

[Fusionman79]

The PCE6430 Trim Router is near it’s all time low at $72.79 over at Amazon right now. This is a great laminate trim router. It’s got decent power and it’s very light, easy to use one-handed.


PORTER-CABLE PCE6430 4.5-Amp Single Speed 1/4-Inch Laminate Trimmer, Router https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JTV1A0K/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[tarbellb]

Not to bash the PC, but the Ridgid is a superior tool and on sale at the moment-

Ridgid trim router (variable speed) $99 w/ FREE sheet sander

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...Yb1EhbbWX5f9gZ4NxiBoC8PMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Fusionman79]

The Bosch Colt is arguable better than both, $99 at Amazon now. I use Makitas at home and think they have the most versatility with attachments and a quality battery model. But the PC shines with laminate work. It’s the lightest router I’ve used and the adjustment mechanism is better than most for very fine adjustments. I would recommend it as a secondary router.

 

[The Cobbler]

I have a 30 +/- year old porter cable that is a rock. it just goes & goes & goes. I think I replaced armature bearings on it years ago.

 

[tarbellb]

30 years ago, PC did make a good router. No arguments there.

Personally, I think the Bosch is a dog. Like Bosch, but that router is totally basic and was overpriced until competition came out.

Battery op trim router would be nice, you could practically run around your workpiece. Hows the balance on those tho? I imagine a bit top heavy.

Anyways, ive used them all, still think the Ridgid is the best bang for the buck + you get a sheet sander and LTW.

 

[cheechi]

Personally, I think the Bosch is a dog. Like Bosch, but that router is totally basic and was overpriced until competition came out.

Which Bosch? they have a newer model of the Colt within the last 5 years, most of the things i didn't like about the Colt I got before it are addressed. I have one of each, use them both, the newer is much nicer in all the little details.