Porter-Cable 7518 Router
When you are ready to buy a great router for your router table project, the Porter Cable 7518 should be on your short list. The model 7518 comes with a 3 1/4 HP motor and can accommodate router bits up to 4 inches in diameter. That means this is a great router to mount those raised panel bits in, even with the craziest profiles.
Porter-Cable 7518 3-1/4 HP Speedmatic 5-Speed Router
Description:
When it’s time to step up to a bigger router, Porter-Cable’s 7518 should be on your list of contenders. It has as powerful a motor as you can find on a router and a reputation for accuracy and dependability. It’s designed to work with bits as large as 4 inches in diameter and has electronic soft start and five speeds, to ensure that you’ll be able to use those giant panel cutters safely and smoothly. The large bit capacity also makes it a great poor man’s shaper when mounted on a good router table. Like most of Porter-Cable’s routers, this model features their autorelease collet system, which does a good job of eliminating the problem of frozen bits and the need for rapping on the collet to remove them. Of all the routers we’ve tried, Porter-Cable’s are among those with the lowest vibration and cleanest cuts. One thing we wish Porter-Cable would improve on is the lack of a spindle lock, which means that two wrenches–and potential knuckle wracking–are involved in bit changes. But given that a router’s real value is measured by the results it produces, we’d still recommend the 7518 as one of the best routers available and a great choice for any shop. –Brian Trinen
Features:
- Ideal for table mounting
- Soft start for smooth performance
- 5 speed 15-amp motor maintains constant speed under load
- Aluminum motor housing prevents heat build-up
- Auto release collets
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