: Hi,

: I'm planning on using some mortise and tenon joints for a canoe I'm building,
: and would like to get a plunge router. I've had a Ryobi fixed base router
: but for a few years I've wanted a plunge. I'm obviously a hobbiest and I
: can say that I've been happy with tools from Ryobi (router, sawzall,
: cordless drill), Black&Decker (belt sander) and Rigid (ROS). The plunge
: router would also come in handing for making various bits and pieces for
: my kayak.

: I'm now considering two different plunge routers: Black&Decker 10amp, $79
: Craftsman 9.5amp, $129

: I suspect the Craftsman is better, but I'm not sure it would be 70% better.
: Both routers get good reviews from users.

: Any thoughts on which tool is the better buy?
: thanks
I had a B&D I tossed. I have Makita and PC, the 13 amp Makita was half the price of the Festool and is a very good router but a beast. The smaller PC I use most of the time. I used a Harbor Frieght Miter saw, bad, but have had good service with Ryobi, use till bad and toss. I'm in the busines so have tossed all but the very top tools. Features and price over brands but no brands like HF. Ridge tools can be made in the far east but by German Co's, can be nice stuff.
Don