Freud FT2000E 3-1/4 HP Electronic Variable Speed Plunge Router

List Price: $410.00 Discount Price: $214.59

Features:

• A versatile handheld/table-mounted router for personal or professional use
• Electronic variable speed control maintains constant speed and power under load for the best cuts
• Detachable dust collection port for cleaner operation
• Includes both 1/2-inch collet and 1/4-inch collet sleeve
• 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty

Accessories:
Rousseau 3509 9-Inch x 12-Inch x 3/8-Inch Deluxe Router Base Plate	Freud 91-100 13-Piece Super Router Bit Set with 1/2-Inch Shank and Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide	Freud FB-100 16-Piece Diablo Forstner Bit Set	Freud SH-5 Professional Micro-Adjustable Router Table Fence	Yukon Tool YTRB24 24-Piece Router Bit Set

Customer Reviews:

made in Spain......customer service????? [Posted on 2005-10-16]
I bought this router new from a local retailer for about 2x what amazon is now selling it for. When I first used it the router was great, couldnt be happier. About 6 months of owning it I opened up the case and plugged it in....nothing....checked all the power, the switch etc.. and nothing... I called the service center to find out how to either fix it or have them repair it for me. The repair was to send it about 800 miles away at my cost, wait for 6-8 weeks as they repair it then pay for them to send it back to me.
So here I am with a large paper weight...But hey...it looks cool on my workbench!? ok...not really
1 star for being a great router to start with, only one star due to poor customer no-service

Best in Class [Posted on 2005-12-04]
I have an almost exactly opposite experience with Freud as that mentioned in the above review. I am on my second FT2000 and have always received great customer service the few times I needed service. I just sent it to Freud USA and they fixed it within a week, only charging me once for a repair. It's a great router: quiet and powerful with easy to reach controls. As a professional woodworker, I recommend it without reservation.

Powerhouse [Posted on 2006-04-19]
This router has incredible power and smooth operation. All the features work as they should, and it looks, sounds, and feels right to me. The VS and softstart are terrific features. My only complaint is that the throat is too small for 3" bits to pass through. You need to use a router table fence to accommodate this flaw, but otherwise, this thing's a trooper and a bargain.

Great value [Posted on 2006-07-05]
Very strong runner, excellent features. Can't imagine getting more for the price than this.

Does everything I ask it to do [Posted on 2006-09-04]
I've owned this tool for about 3+ years now. I bought it because of the price and it's reputation. I've used this router to make dados in cabinets pieces, plunge cut shelf pin holes, trim countertop edging. It's repeatable and stable with plenty of power. My only complaint is that the bits get stuck, but what router or shaper doesn't have that problem. Highly recommended. Check out my cabinet making adventures on homeimprovements dot engineeringpros dot com

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