GMC three-base router $49.95

[gwyneth]

Ok, so it's not the best router in the world. It's still 2+ HP, variable speed w. soft start, comes with a case and the three bases, and has a 1/2" collet.

Amazon currently has a few left at this price (normally 90-120).

Great router for lending to the brother-in-law, keeping at the cottage, experimenting with arcane setups like the old Fine Woodworking horizontal routing machine thing or anywhere that removing a router is going to be a pain.

Sure beats the HF weirdo cheapies.

[Marlin]

Don't forget the GMC Jigsaw

http://www.amazon.com/GMC-AJS58LS-Ha...9?ie=UTF8&s=hi

only $19.99

looks like amazon is getting rid of gmc stuff

[gwyneth]

I bought the jigsaw for about $35 this summer and thought it was a pretty good deal for that price, so $19 would be great. No, it's not the Bosch, but nothing that costs less than a hundred comes anywhere near that quality.

I did, however, upgrade to Bosch progressive blades, which made a huge difference.

[Marlin]

Yea just about all the GMC stuff is on sale.

That and if you hit $150 you get a free power screwdriver


Also I found a hidden GMC 15 amp Circular saw for $50

http://www.amazon.com/GMC-ACS15MAG-4...9?ie=UTF8&s=hi

[gwyneth]

I think my 3-blade GMC planer does a better job than my 2-bladed Bosch one, though it is heavier and not as ergonomic. I also have the GMC laser 8" compound mitre saw, which I haven't used yet and the GMC dremeloid. The planer is a unique design, so stands on its own, but the other GMC tools I have are better than their low-end prices indicate--at the same or lower than no-brands or HF stuff, much better.

The biggest Australian woodworker forum spends a lot of time and energy debating the philosophy of inexpensive tools (over there B and D costs more than GMC) and their place, if any, in the toolbox.

I'd get GMC over B and D any day. Aside from the fact that each of the GMC things comes with a pretty good case, they seem slightly more powerful than B and D stuff.

[tsbrewers]

I am tempted to pick up the router kit and devote it to the leigh, sounds like I would have to make a new sub-base for the bushings, but might be worth it for the $50.

Brew

[messmaker]

Anyone seen the GMC biscuit jointer on sale anywhere?

[Marlin]

^

The only place I have seen it, and where I got mine, was eBay. I looked to see if amazon had some so I could get a backup but they are out and do not seem to carry it anymore.

[gwyneth]

I am tempted to pick up the router kit and devote it to the leigh, sounds like I would have to make a new sub-base for the bushings, but might be worth it for the $50.

Brew

The way I look at it, it's a whole lot of parts and pieces for router experiments for the $50.

Since the one thing the reviewers really liked was its height adjustment mechanism, I'm thinking of attaching it more or less permanently to a table...which makes buying another router for handheld use a much less expensive proposition because it won't have to have multiple bases.

(Can anyone tell that it's beginning to look like my five routers in Maryland won't be making it to WI any time soon?)

[Marlin]

The dremal like tool is nto down to $15. $25 will get free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/GMC-ART372-Var...2?ie=UTF8&s=hi

[Andrew Benedetto]

On the circ saw, I just am unsure of the runout/bearing quality and if the base can be adjusted to the blade plane. Seems like a good design.

[teller2010]

Picked up the jigsaw. Thanks for the link!

[geeoh]

GMC ATBR1500 2 1/4 HP Router Kit With 3 Bases

NOW AT $39.99

Don't put off buying this if you need it(), as the prices change quickly.

"List Price: $129.00
Price: $39.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
You Save: $89.01 (69%)"

http://www.amazon.com/GMC-ATBR1500-R...DKIKX0DER&s=hi

[wdreamsmaycome]

the dremel tool went down a few more bucks as well, I just ordered both: I usually don't buy cheap tools, but I figure if it doesn't work out I won't be out a lot of money...

[ragswl4]

What the Heck, I have spent more on beer

Picked up the Router, Rotary Tool and Planer. Total about $85 shipped. If they don't work out we can start bashing GMC like HF. LOL