Makita Plunge Router Gloat

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  • Bob Crosley
    Established Member
    • Aug 2003
    • 178
    • Valrico, Florida.

    Makita Plunge Router Gloat

    As I mentioned in other posts, I've been working to get back into the hobby and rebuilding a shop after selling everything off for medical expenses previously.

    My main goal right now is a table saw (just missed out on a good deal, too) but I've been keeping my eyes open for the other things I need.

    Found a "Ryobi" router on craigslist for $35, but when I saw the picture, it was actually this:
    http://www.amazon.com/Makita-3621-1-.../dp/B00004YODB

    It had been used 1 time, it included the case, manual, edge guide, collet wrenches and 1 cheap 1/2" straight bit (HSS, not graphite). They had it listed for $35.

    When I got there to see it, I brought up the mistake in the ad, and the great deal it was, and offered to back out of the deal if he felt he was being ripped off, but he kept the offer as it was, so I have a great new router.
  • Hoakie
    Established Member
    • Feb 2007
    • 382
    • Iowa
    • Craftsman 21829

    #2
    Awesome find.... and Kudos to you for doing the ethical thing and pointing out his mistake.
    John
    To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. ~ Edison

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    • Ed62
      The Full Monte
      • Oct 2006
      • 6021
      • NW Indiana
      • BT3K

      #3
      It's worth a gloat. And it's good to know there are a few honest people still around.

      Ed
      Do you know about kickback? Ray has a good writeup here... https://www.sawdustzone.org/articles...mare-explained

      For a kickback demonstration video http://www.metacafe.com/watch/910584...demonstration/

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      • crokett
        The Full Monte
        • Jan 2003
        • 10627
        • Mebane, NC, USA.
        • Ryobi BT3000

        #4
        Definitely gloatworthy. Have fun with it.
        David

        The chief cause of failure in this life is giving up what you want most for what you want at the moment.

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