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PC Trim Router on sale at Amazon
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:09 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
Right now Amazon has the Porter Cable 7310 trim router on sale for $59.99 with free shipping (and no tax, at least for me in California). I just got one.
They had them for this price about 3 weeks ago for a few days, and then the sale went off. It is back on now; I purchased mine on Monday, and bought another today. Get em while they are hot!!!
Kevin
Re: PC Trim Router on sale at Amazon
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:24 pm
by kencierp
Very good price -- we have many Porter Cable routers in our shop 1 1/2 HP to 3 1/4 HP --- However, I was very disappointed in the adjusting arrangement found on this model -- kinda clumsy and inaccurate -- in fact we returned them to the supplier in favor of a Baush Colt and actually at that time bought a Roybi too. Kevin no offense intended this is just my too cents and actual experience, check out the reviews and you'll find I am not alone in my opinion.
Re: PC Trim Router on sale at Amazon
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:30 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
No offense taken Ken.
I am an inexperienced trim router user. So far I've only used the HF model. I actually like the way it adjusts.
I have this PC router in hand, and I think the thumb wheel adjustment works pretty slick, and once the lock wheel is screwed down tight, the base has no play or wiggle in it.
I imagine one unit can be worse than another, like most things. Hopefully these will workout well for me.
I did read some reviews about the base not stable or square to the router. I don't see this problem with the one I just got.
Kevin
Re: PC Trim Router on sale at Amazon
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:37 pm
by tippie53
I do use the 7310 and also the bosch colt. I do like the colt. I find the ryobi of mediocre quality. I would rate the colt the better of the 3
Re: PC Trim Router on sale at Amazon
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:55 pm
by deadedith
What is a trim router used for in our creative endeavor?
Re: PC Trim Router on sale at Amazon
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:10 pm
by tippie53
I use them for cutting the binding channes
Re: PC Trim Router on sale at Amazon
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:12 pm
by kencierp
Interesting
http://www.toolcrib.com/blog/2009/02/to ... 0-and-more
Take note of the new Harbor Freight model
Re: PC Trim Router on sale at Amazon
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:42 pm
by deadedith
Yeah, and that link to 'Harbor Freight Gems' was pretty interesting also.
DaveB
Re: PC Trim Router on sale at Amazon
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:11 pm
by David L
I got the Bosch Colt and mated it to the KMG IA binding channel attachment. I've practiced with it a little, seems like a solid machine.
David L
Re: PC Trim Router on sale at Amazon
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:23 pm
by Tony_in_NYC
That link had a lot of words. I gather it had some info about laminate trimmers?
I got a Ryobi laminate trimmer. The depth adjustment is the pits, but if I take my time, I can get it adjusted just fine. I wish I would have looked around a bit more before I bought this one, but it was on sale and it definitely gets the job done.