Posted by Tony C on 26, 2001 at 8:57 AM:
In Reply to: Re: Dremel Accessories posted by Jonathan the Red on 26, 2001 at 2:25 AM:
Oh well I picked up the Dremel router table (as opposed to the little the router attachment) and I'm going to give it a shot. It was like 30 bucks, if it's worthless I still have the box to return it.
Anyway the Skil router you speak of seems to be $60 everywhere I've looked, including Home Depot and Lowe's. Looks like you snagged a nice deal.
: I've found the so-called router attachment a big disappointment. The Dremel just doesn't have enough power to actually handle real routing jobs. If you're making a birdhouse, go with the Dremel. If you're building an arcade cabinet, bite the bullet and get a router. You'll be glad you did.
: I recently picked up a dirt cheap Skil 1 3/4hp plunge router. Cost was $49.95 at Lowe's, price-matched at Home Depot for an additional 10% off and a final cost of $45. Sure, it's no DeWalt or Porter Cable, but it's functional and sure beats the hell out of a Dremel for bigger jobs.