> dpb wrote:
>> On 9/2/2012 4:12 PM, Swingman wrote:
>>> dpb<n...@non.net>  wrote:
>>>> OK, I've had it to the point of throwing things... :)

>>>> Suggestions for a router w/ the specific use w/ Leigh dovetail jigs--
>> ...

>>> I have two PC690's that I've been using as dedicated Leigh D4 routers
>>> for
>>> years. For me they are just the right size, plenty of power, easy to
>>> handle
>>> without fatigue, stable, plus they take various collet sizes and guide
>>> bushings that are industry standard and that work out of the box with
>>> the
>>> Leigh bits and fingers.
>> ...

>> That's the hands-on kind of input I was hoping for -- thanks, Karl.  I
>> note at least a couple of other votes for it as well.

>> Being as there are no outlets around, one has to have pretty good input
>> or have had the opportunity to see/use one elsewhere for any of those
>> specifics--that's how I got burned on the Hitachi--it looked good value
>> on the web but you can't tell the "gotcha's" until it's in hand.

>> It's well-built, powerful, balanced well but has the quirks that just
>> kill all the good points...starting w/ the base is just far too bulky
>> and lacks a large enough opening in the casting to justify a 3+ hp
>> rating--a bit of the size to justify the heft can't fit in the opening
>> and adjust height... :(

>> --

> Can you make another base plate?  I made one out of sheet brass for my
> DeWalt for a special purpose use.