Amazon has Metabo HPT 2-1/4 Peak HP Variable Speed Fixed Base Router (M12VC) on sale for $69. Shipping is free.
Lowe's has Metabo HPT 2-1/4 Peak HP Variable Speed Fixed Base Router (M12VC) on sale for $69. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where stock permits.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Turtile for finding this deal.
Features:
11 Amp motor (2-1/4 peak horsepower), for precise, controlled cuts
2-Stage motor release clamp, for quick and accurate depth adjustments and base changes
Electronic speed control, maintains constant RPM even as load varies
Only 79.5dB for a quieter workshop
Nickel-plated motor housing allows for smooth depth adjustments
Applications: fine groove cutting, chamfering, window cutting, trimming shaping and cutting patterns
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They sell a kit that has it all together. The plunge base is not as nice as the Bosch, but the kit is a far better value when it comes around at $99. Unfortunately is has been rare to see. The $69 for this is still a good value, but it's often this price, and having to purchase the plunge base separately may negate all of the value. I would probably only buy this for a router table or fixed task.
EDIT: Nevermind, it has been discontinued. Maybe just buy the Bosch for $200 when a deal comes around. Or, buy this now for a router table in the future, and then upgrade down the line. https://www.metabo-hpt.com/us/mai...tem/KM12VC
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05-25-2022
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Is there a reasonable priced plunge base somewhere for these?
They sell a kit that has it all together. The plunge base is not as nice as the Bosch, but the kit is a far better value when it comes around at $99. Unfortunately is has been rare to see. The $69 for this is still a good value, but it's often this price, and having to purchase the plunge base separately may negate all of the value. I would probably only buy this for a router table or fixed task.
EDIT: Nevermind, it has been discontinued. Maybe just buy the Bosch for $200 when a deal comes around. Or, buy this now for a router table in the future, and then upgrade down the line. https://www.metabo-hpt.com/us/mai...tem/KM12VC
They sell a kit that has it all together. The plunge base is not as nice as the Bosch, but the kit is a far better value when it comes around at $99. Unfortunately is has been rare to see. The $69 for this is still a good value, but it's often this price, and having to purchase the plunge base separately may negate all of the value. I would probably only buy this for a router table or fixed task.
EDIT: Nevermind, it has been discontinued. Maybe just buy the Bosch for $200 when a deal comes around. Or, buy this now for a router table in the future, and then upgrade down the line. https://www.metabo-hpt.com/us/mai...tem/KM12VC
I am a rookie when it comes to routing, but is this not a kit with the plunge base?
I honestly have no idea what the plunge base is used for yet. Without looking into it yet I feel like the OP is the better deal for me, but hopefully this helps someone?
Looks like Amazon has a Dewalt stand alone plunge base kit for $75, or a Bosch one for $100. No idea if those are compatible with this, but it makes the $149 combo set at Lowes look ok.
Shipped and sold by Amazon! So I used the $10 off Amazon hub coupon, and got this router for $63.57 with tax, minus my 5%, so $60.39... yeah. What a deal.
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Example of the plunge base kit.
https://slickdeals.net/e/14615287-metabo-hpt-11-amp-variable-speed-fixed-plunge-base-router-kit-99-free-shipping?src=Si
EDIT: Nevermind, it has been discontinued. Maybe just buy the Bosch for $200 when a deal comes around. Or, buy this now for a router table in the future, and then upgrade down the line.
https://www.metabo-hpt.com/us/mai...tem/KM12VC
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Example of the plunge base kit.
https://slickdeals.net/e/14615287-metabo-hpt-11-amp-variable-speed-fixed-plunge-base-router-kit-99-free-shipping?src=Si
EDIT: Nevermind, it has been discontinued. Maybe just buy the Bosch for $200 when a deal comes around. Or, buy this now for a router table in the future, and then upgrade down the line.
https://www.metabo-hpt.com/us/mai...tem/KM12VC
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Example of the plunge base kit.
https://slickdeals.net/e/14615287-metabo-hpt-11-amp-variable-speed-fixed-plunge-base-router-kit-99-free-shipping?src=Si
EDIT: Nevermind, it has been discontinued. Maybe just buy the Bosch for $200 when a deal comes around. Or, buy this now for a router table in the future, and then upgrade down the line.
https://www.metabo-hpt.com/us/mai...tem/KM12VC
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hitachi-...1001848604
I honestly have no idea what the plunge base is used for yet. Without looking into it yet I feel like the OP is the better deal for me, but hopefully this helps someone?