Can you recommend a router?

revsorg

I don't know if this is the right section because this is a woodwork question unrelated to guitars - I want to use a (plunge?) router to carve inch-deep patterns into hardwoods - big pieces of wood that are maybe 5 feet tall, a foot wide, two inches thick.  I think I want to rout my patterns to a depth of about one inch, maybe a tiny bit more.

I just don't know which model of router I should go for - something expensive and heavy duty, or would a £70 Bosch suffice?  Is there a particular style of router that would be appropriate?

I'm planning on kneeling on my planks of wood while I do it, and trying not to sever any arteries in the process.

Roland

Try asking here https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/index.php

revsorg

Thank you @Roland - I signed up, asked my question and have lots of helpful suggestions.

Modulus_Amps

Let us know what you go with. I have 4 routers in my woodshop, each for a different purpose.

One of them is a bosch and I have to replace it every 6 months

GSPBASSES

Modulus_Amps said:

One of them is a bosch and I have to replace it every 6 months

Why would you stick with a router that’s only lasts 6 months, surely the answer would be to purchase a heavy duty router, of different make.

I have several routers in my workshop all Trend T11 EK, I've tried many professional routers, I find the Trend to be the best and most powerful and last for many years, they do get used every day.

stephen.wood125

I've an Hitachi M12V2 1/2" beast for heavy work, a Festool OF1010, and shortly buying an OF1400.

I've been really impressed with the Triton Routers, very ergonomic and powerful. They have some really great features, low run out and strong motors.

hywelg

This Dewalt is a beast 2300w. 

https://www.toolstop.co.uk/dewalt-dw626-2300w-1-2in-variable-speed-plunge-router-240v-p3736

Very capable.