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Portamate router motor - Demps - 12-03-2016
Thinking of building another table. Just acquired a jessum lift, now need 3 1/4 hp router. Is portamate ($229 at woodcraft) a good solution?
RE: Portamate router motor - Cecil - 12-03-2016
I did not know port-a-mate made a router motor. I Googled it, and sure enough, Rockler has one. I expect it is made in China, so I zoomed in to confirm my suspicions. I cannot see the country or origin, bit I can see it is Serial #1. In my opinion, not enough mileage on that animal to know. However, Pat Warner may have tested it, and perhaps he will chime in.
RE: Portamate router motor - JGrout - 12-03-2016
At least you will not have a base laying around
RE: Portamate router motor - Jack01 - 12-04-2016
I am also thinking about buying this for a new router table.
Woodcraft also sale this.
RE: Portamate router motor - Huxleywood - 12-06-2016
Personally the only 3.25 horse router motors I ould buy are the proven PC 7518 and Milwaukee 5625 as both are time tested. BTW Incra has the 7518 on sale for 269 code HDAY1
https://www.incrementaltools.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=PTC-75182