Bosh, Dewalt, or PC router for JessEm lift.

[Kornnut]

I bought a router lift and neither of my routers fit. Its the Jessem 20310 so an 3 1/2 router is needed. Out of the following three which would you choose?

1. Porter-cable 890 series
2. Bosh 1617
3. Dewalt 618

A craftsman is listed as fitting as well but with my bad luck from the table saw I prefer not to purchase from them. Out of these three which would you choose. Specs are pretty close across all three, and I don't have a brand loyalty to any of them. If you can suggest another one that fits for under $200(max) I am willing to take a look.

[BigAl205]

I would go with the PC.

[slade1274]

2nd PC

I like bosch too, but PC is the std for routers

[AccordUno]

PC, I've used other brands, PC has never failed me, and I'm talking the 600 series, 800 series look really nice but 690 is what I got..

[beak81champ]

PC all the way!

[bobditts]

Another vote for PC. PC superior race. Also, make sure you get the offset collet wrench for easier bit changes from the top of the table.

[chithead]

I've had a Craftsman, Skil, and now a Bosch. Out of the three, the Skil and Bosch were standouts. Bosch is on our little table now, use the Skil for cutting circles and baffles and such.

[Babs]

I cannot compare to the others, but picked up a PC 890.. I have a feeling we're going to make lots of wonderful saw dust together.

[Rockinridgeline]

I love my bosch but have heard great things about pc

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[Zippy]

FYI, Porter Cable and Dewalt are both owned by the same parent company. The Dewalt router is actually built by Porter Cable.