Which Router to Buy (Europe)

Hardware
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AEG and Ridgid are just different brands for the same hardware. buy a $100 makita or a $40 makita clone and take the money you save and buy a dedicated Z axis and router clamp. the Z axis hack on the AEG/Ridgid is the most complained about hardware on the entire machine. Best to avoid it to begin with
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=katsu+router&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

42

Ok tank you for the info about the Z axis on the AEG/Ridgid, I will
avoid these machines then.
I looked for the Makita, I found the RT0700CX3J which is expensive but
if it does the trick I will seriously consider it.
The not so obvious part is the “dedicated Z axis”. The “kit” include 4
bases and at least 2 of those would be “Z axis” compatible but I am
impress to see so few information on so expansive pieces of equipment.
I will try to get more information.

-Sincerly

43

Have a look at the tested router list:
Choosing a Router or Spindle

I will do, thank you

-Sincerly

44

you do not need any bases, buy a cbeam and router clamp, explained all in above link

45

you do not need any bases, buy a cbeam and router clamp, explained
all in above link

ok thank you, I will look into it although from what I understand the
“package” I found seem to include the bases. But you are right there
must be a way not to buy the bases or I simply misunderstood the
package description.
For the moment the dealers I spoke to don’t often sell router and cannot
answer my questions :slight_smile:

-Sincerly

46

THE makita always comes with standard base, the plunge and tilt bases are optional and not needed

47

ok great, so unless thunder strike it will be a Makita then !

I am in France, should/can I buy the Maslow kit directly from Maslow
(http://maslowcommunitygarden.org/?market=true) or shoud I go through
Amazon ?

-Sincerly

48

In the Garden you have the choice of 3 kit suppliers, but I think not all ship international.

49

all kit sellers ship internationally, we just require buyers give us their address to do a shipping price quote first. Lost too much money shipping internationally only to find out that shipping fees were higher. Shipping to main land france is $115 from us because our kit weighs 36 lbs vs the original that was only 10 lbs. www.metalmaslow.com
$480 +115 = $595. might have to pay import fees as well.

always buy direct from the kit sellers website. Ebay/Etsy/Amazon charge 10 to 15% fees so doesnt’ help.

50

thsi one is good value for price