Well the 30 year old craftsman routers I have failed. I had two and inherited two, and over the last couple of years all have failed. Kind of get use to the sparks the worn out brushes emit, but then other pieces start falling apart too. I am stationed overseas as a D.O.D. teacher and have some tools in a shed where I work when the military base woodshop is not open. So, space is limited. The following choices appeal to me, although I am open to ideas. I don't want to spend lots of money, but I can buy good equipment too. Please provide ideas on the following and whatever thoughts you might have, especially on the horizontal table router idea and what type router to put in it. Simple is better for me. I don't have a lot of ability to buy parts, or even good plywood here in Japan.
$170 for table, plus router (say $200)
MLCS Horizontal Router Table
$418 for table, router and some bits
Amazon.com: Bosch RA1181 Benchtop Router Table: Home Improvement
$411 for bosch table, router and some bits
Amazon.com: Bosch RA1171 Cabinet Style Router Table: Home Improvement
Thank-you and appreciate your ideas,
Guy Belleman
$170 for table, plus router (say $200)
MLCS Horizontal Router Table
$418 for table, router and some bits
Amazon.com: Bosch RA1181 Benchtop Router Table: Home Improvement
$411 for bosch table, router and some bits
Amazon.com: Bosch RA1171 Cabinet Style Router Table: Home Improvement
Thank-you and appreciate your ideas,
Guy Belleman