In any business timing is everything. This is what we see in the June 2007 issue. The article that reinforces this well-known business adage is the Two-Base Router Kits.
The kit we tested is indeed the router kit that will be available; it just hasnt been given the final approval from the folks at Milwaukee. Here’s the scoop. The company suggested that a release date be set for late June if we asked. To feel more confident, I may give them an extra week. It’s coming, and it is exactly what we promised.
The bottom line. If I needed a router immediately I would buy the Milwaukee 5616-20, which is the fixed base, 2-1/4 horsepower model with the body grip design. The plunge base would then be mine when it becomes available. (We were assured that it would be sold separately once released.
This will cost you more long-term because the plunge base is offered at a cost of 5616-51cms. Your assembled kit would cost approximately The 5616-24 suggests a price of
If I needed a plunge base right away or didnt want to part with the extra Id go for one of the other two-base router kits that scored well in our review. There are a number to select from.
