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Hitachi M12V2 15 Amp 3-1/4 Horsepower Plunge Base Variable Speed Plunge Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets

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Brand: Hitachi EAN: 0717709010376 Manufacturer: Hitachi Model: M12V2 Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.2 Dimensions (in): 11 x 9 x 12
Hitachi M12V2 15 Amp 3-1/4 Horsepower Plunge Base Variable Speed Plunge Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets Features Powerful 3-1/4 peak horsepower variable speed plunge router Variable speed dial produces 8,000 to 22,000 RPMs for a wide range of cutting options Aluminum fan of armature; soft-grip handle Includes router, straight guide, centering gauge, dust adapter, guide bar, wing bolt, wrench, and collets (1/4 and 1/2 inch) 13.9 pounds; 5-year warranty
Hitachi M12V2 15 Amp 3-1/4 Horsepower Plunge Base Variable Speed Plunge Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets Description Includes: Straight Guide - 956797, Centering Gauge - 325233, Dust Adapter - 325215, Guide Bar - 325216, Wing Bolt - 301806, Wrench - 323293, 1/4" Collet - 323293, 1/2" Collet - 301795. Easily converts to table use. Bits can be easily changed from a table mounting as the collet chuck is designed to protrude 6mm from the upper side of the table. Equipped with an improved collet chuck that secures the bit into the armature shaft for maximum hold. Dust guide diverts dust and debris away from the work piece and user. Weighs 13.9 lbs making it safe and stable for freehand routing. Ergonomic design for enhanced comfort and control. Elastomer covers the handles to reduce transfer of vibration and prevent slippage. Amps: 15. Horsepower: 3-1/4 HP. No Load Speed: 8,000 - 22,000 RPM. Collet Diameter: 1/2", 1/4". Plunge Stroke: 2-9/16". Tool Weight: 13.9 lbs.
Hitachi M12V2 15 Amp 3-1/4 Horsepower Plunge Base Variable Speed Plunge Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets Accessories Hitachi 725003 Height Adjustment Router Knob for M12V Router CMT 800.505.11 13-Piece 1/2" Shank Router Bit Set Kreg PRS3020 True-FLEX Featherboard - Twin Pack Yukon Tool YTRB24 24-Piece Router Bit Set Freud 91-100 13-Piece Super Router Bit Set with 1/2-Inch Shank and Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide
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Hitachi M12V2 15 Amp 3-1/4 Horsepower Plunge Base Variable Speed Plunge Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets customer reviews: Hitachi Router This is my first router and I love it. I have used several other routers, but this one is better than the others I have used. discussed In one day , the first da the plastic on the fine adjustment broke and stripped, right now it is in an company approved repair shop. I am really discussed. Michael DiCastro Many faults and defects For reference I have used the Hitachi M12V for years and it is a wonderful router. I purchased the M12v2 for a 2nd router assuming it would be as capable as its predecessor. It has several defects and design faults that were so blatant I returned the unit without ever using it. I will be purchasing another manufacturer's 3 hp router after this experience. I have listed problems below and attempted a general order of importance first to last. 1) The tightening sleeve in the locking collet nut will not lock in place inside the nut as its designed and when a bit is inserted the sleeve breaks loose from the nut and is pushed to the bottom of the spindle opening not allowing the bit to be tightened. Once this happens the sleeve is very difficult to remove from the spindle opening. 2) The height adjust is controlled by a lever to select screw (using the knob/shaft) or free slide for course height. When the lever is engaged into the threads to use the screw adjust, the height will often suddenly slip as if the gears are not fully engaged.2) When the unit 1st starts it chatters and growls for a 1/2 second. This is with or without the collet installed and at the lowest or fastest speed and in or out of table mount. It should soft start smoothly with no mechanical chatter. 3) The height stop bar, if fully retracted will offset from its guiding slot and then recess into the side of the router. The shaft then has to be manipulated with a screwdriver to return it to position. 4) The height adjust shaft/knob is attached by pushing the shaft over a recepticle with rubber o-rings to hold it in place. The shaft will then vibrate off during the first few seconds of vibration. This occurred consistently with only turning on and off the router and never actually cutting wood. 5) There are dowels inserted into the center of of height tension springs to prevent them from full collapse. When the springs are removed for table mounting, the dowels remain loosely in the shaft and cannot be easily removed. In the M12V these are metal and are easily removed. 6) Very heavy. Much more heavy and cumbersome then the M12V. 14 vs 12lbs. 7) I bought this for commonality with the M12V but even the hole pattern in the plate is different. Not Perfect, best bang for your buck Ill start by saying that I have 2 of these and one 2 base Hitachi kit (KM12VC) and am very pleased with all of them. As others have noted there are some plastic parts that are a little disappointing, but none of mine have broken so far. I have one mounted and the other for freehand use. The edge guide seems very high quality, but the 1/2 inch collet seems a little thin walled, although I have not noticed the chatter that others have. The dust collection is a nice feature, but doesnt work as well as it could. It may not have the fit and finish of some of the far more expensive routers, but around 200, its price/ features cant be beat, and seeing that I paid much less for mine, I am quite happy. Watch for a sale that occurs quite often, I got the second one for less than 135 delivered, unbeatable for a 3 1/4 HP router. Works great, hidden above table height adjustment My wife bought the router for me 2 years ago for christmas. I got it as a dedicated router for a router table cabinet I was adding to my table saw. Prior to receiving the router I fretted about whether or not to add a router lift and finally decided to wait and see how much of a hastle it would be to deal with under the table adjustment given the cost of most router lifts. As I removed the sub-base to attach the router to the table insert, I noticed a lock nut on the bottom of the height adjustment shaft. I turned the nut using a socket wrench (sorry, don't remember what size) and it seemed to turn the height adjustment shaft easily. I figured I had nothing to lose, so drilled a hole in the phenolic router table insert large enough to slip the socket through to make above the table adjustments. I've been using this router regularly for the past two years and the height adjustment using this method has always performed flawlessly, and it didn't cost me a thing. I've never used this router other than in my router table, so I can't comment on some of the problems others have encounterted. But if you're looking for a work-horse for your router table, I would give this one my highest recommendation.
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