I just picked up this 1 1/3 hp router from Woodcraft. http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2080240/35373/Triton-9-Amp-MidiPlunge-Router.aspx

 

  After opening it up I found that it comes with an edge guide which isn't listed in the woodcraft listing. The router operates very well and unlike it's bigger brother (3 1/4 hp) it is very easy to operate freehand. For $99.00 I figured what the heck. After trying it out I think it's a very good buy at $179.00 but for $99.00 it's a steal. The Woodcraft offer is good untill Sept 24th. I have the 3 1/4 mounted in my table and am very pleased with it and I hope the new one works as well. The Midi router can be mounted in a table and also has the above table elevation adjustment as well as the above table bit replacement capabilitiy. Check it out it's great deal for someone looking for a small routed with the features of it's big brother.

Great review Mike! Thanks for checking in here and letting us know how your new router stacks up. This is good stuff! I cannot wrap my mind around 99 bucks, great find!

 

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker