For those who have owned other routers (like Bosch), is this router significantly better at dust collection? I mean really, really better?
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If you use the Festool dust collection system, it's amazingly good. For some operations, not (as making raised door panels). I recomend it.
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Not really better than other routers unless you want to spend lots of time in the setup. I own, Craftsman, Porter Cable and Bosch. I never consider dust collection when buying a router. If I have to really collect the dust, I have an assistant hold a high CFM vacuum hose near the router. I generally work in a standalone garage/workshop and use an industrial vac to pick up the dust and chips. Then I use an air cannon to blow stuff out of the workshop.
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It is by far superior to all I have tried, Sears, Black and Decker Makita and the last 40 years experience. A little cumbersome to set up the dust/chip control but worth it when you are routing and not making a mess. Also have the track saw and just love it too.
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As a contractor we vacuum up lot's of dust, including drywall. It does perform well but, only has a six quart bag and the suction will diminish with fine dust. We typically shake out the bag and get back to it. We had an Oreck @ with a 10 quart bag, same thing only difference was the + $ 300.00 price tag. I have no complaints with GV it's an awesome vac for the price.
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I have had this router mounted in my Bosch table for 3 years with moderate to heavy use with no problems.
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Yes and no...For standard routing tasks, the slotted rings are the most effective chip and dust management I have ever used and wished I would have had it installed over the last few decades. However, for certain tasks, such as when using the Wonder Fence with larger bits, I find the additional vacuum helpful to clear any extra particles away.
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Hi Timothy,I have purchased more than a dozen FVS336Gv2 routers for my clients and also deploy them in my own offices. The v2 has a significantly stronger processer than the previous version; I wouldn't want anything else. The v2 is NOT what is in the picture; the ports are in the front and only the power is in the back. HTH,Keith Parker
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Thank you for your question. The PB180 is not dust resistant. If you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499)
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WD is a newcomer to the router business. They are known for Hard drives. I bought their new router and paired it with the matching extender. I recently bought a new router. Their devices are not mature items yet and I struggled with them. Look elsewhere.
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For me, it was overkill. I really enjoy the simplicity of a traditional Biesemeyer style fence. But there are plenty of people who love the micro-adjustability and repeatability. To your point, I think those same traits are most welcome on the router table. I don't own the router version myself but have used it many times at the William Ng School. Works very well in that application. But again, it's all going to come down to personal preference.
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Hey. So how did this go? I'd like to try this as well. Figure it would take dust etc out on the air even with the be best on. Any insight would be appreciate! Thx.
626391
I've had mine since 7/28/13 and have not regretted buying it even once. No problems whatsoever in that time. Might be the first router that I can say that about over a year later.
912869
Yes, I upgraded the R7000 to this router(R8000). Great router. Better gaming performance for me.
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I bought for my son. He has a dust collector. He absolutely loves the saw though & says it works great.
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I probably have 10 devices online at once and never have issues EXCEPT when it comes to uploading. I upload lots of large files, and every so often ... between all those devices and uploading large files - I guess I max the router out and it "disconnects itself". I turn it off, turn it back on and things are good then ... but, yeah ... unless you have a lot of devices and are uploading lots of info ... this router handles itself well!
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I disagree with the other responses. I've had gen 2, 3, and 6 airport extremes. All have been great routers that lasted for years. I purchased the 6 gen this year after signing on with a new ISP in Time Warner. My previous ISP supplied a Motorola router as part of the high speed package, and comparatively the Motorola router was far inferior to the Airport Extremes. I only used it because it was included, but generally hated it. This 6 gen airport extreme blows the other airport extremes away in several ways. First, the speed is much better with current gen wi-fi standard, as you already observed. Secondly, the router has increased range and signal strength with an improved antenna. My signal is stronger throughout my house and the range is considerably better with the new design. Finally, the 6 gen airport extreme multi-tasks much better than it's predecessors. My wife and I are on our iPads, phones, streaming media, and computers constantly. I am an avid online gamer. This router will handle several devices streaming HD video, online gaming, and surfing the internet simultaneously. My earlier gen routers would suffer some degradation in performance, where this one does not. Hope this helps.
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The router sometimes comes with a simple edge guide, it depends who is selling it. The reducer that comes with most 2" vacuum hoses should fit in the dust port on the router. This is an great router with an excellent depth stop mechanism and the best dust extraction I've seen. I own four DW 621 routers.
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I have no idea. Sorry. I have never had a router quit on me. I'm wary of the refurbished thing. They are making a killing out of routers that holding be resold in the first place. If it is refurbished, they should Stan behind their product for at least 1 yr. or 18 mo
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You're fortunate it lasted that long.The router is garbage.Get another different one.