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Author: | AlanC [ Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:20 am ] |
Post subject: | Colt Plunge Router Base |
I was considering ordering one of the Dewalt plunge trim routers, but noticed that there is also a plunge base available for the Bosch Colt. Has anyone tried the Colt plunge base? |
Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:28 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Colt Plunge Router Base |
Before you invest in a new Bosch Colt, read this: http://www.precisebits.com/lab_reports/ ... lt_TIR.htm |
Author: | AlanC [ Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:42 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Colt Plunge Router Base |
Thanks Mike. I already have several Bosch Colts. Been using them for several years with no issues. |
Author: | kencierp [ Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Colt Plunge Router Base |
To Alan's point -- we have at least twenty routers Bosch/Porter Cable /Dewalt) in the shop for hand and CNC (three machines) work all of them have stock collects and nuts never had a single issue. We are wood workers, I suppose if I were making race car engines I'd be more concerned. $.02 |
Author: | Michaeldc [ Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Colt Plunge Router Base |
I've got several colts, including the plunge base. Each one stays set up for a specific luthiery tasks. I use my plunge base colt with my end graft jig. I really like the size, and a $100 each.... Best, M |
Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Colt Plunge Router Base |
Ok, I misunderstood. ![]() Btw, the new Colts are fine for general woodworking. |
Author: | Gary Gill [ Sun Feb 08, 2015 4:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Colt Plunge Router Base |
I use the bosch colt with the plunge base. It works well for me. |
Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Colt Plunge Router Base |
kencierp wrote: To Alan's point -- we have at least twenty routers Bosch/Porter Cable /Dewalt) in the shop for hand and CNC (three machines) work all of them have stock collects and nuts never had a single issue. We are wood workers, I suppose if I were making race car engines I'd be more concerned. $.02 As I said before, I misunderstood. My link had nothing to do with Dewalt and PC. In fact, the new Dewalt is quickly becoming a favorite. I too have many Colts, all pre-2011. And they are all gems. One does not have to build race engines to appreciate the negative effects of melted bearing sleeves, bearing run out, and poor collet centering - all issues in the recent Colt routers. If someone were to ask, I'd tell them the same thing. If you have the older models, you are in good shape. I don't consider myself just a woodworker. I build guitars where detail lines matter (to me). Peace |
Author: | Jeffrey L. Suits [ Fri Feb 13, 2015 12:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Colt Plunge Router Base |
Older Colt, got plunge base a couple of months ago, love it! |
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