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Dusty,

I have two tables and will set them up this weekend if I get the time. You want diagonal measurements?

Jack

Dido! I have had it on my PowerPro about 5 years. While I could still raise it without the lift I would probably wind up in the ER ;-) I bought a Nova Viking earlier this year so don't anticipate having to raise my Mark V into drill press mode again.

Jack

I get the static as well. I use a Makita jobsite radio and listen to AM. I attached a piece of thin aluminum wire to my antenna and ran it up the wall until the static disappeared. Problem solved ;-)

Jack

That is pretty darn slick!!! I will have to give that a go soon.

That bit is defective. I have one from Whiteside just like it and have routed 30 or 40 feet of hardwood with not a hint of burning. Email Whiteside they will send you a new one. Jack I just purchased an almost identical router bit last week, but mine was from Whiteside. I am used to bearing router b...

In keeping with the tech o my PowerPro here is my dedicated drill press.
Jack

I just checked and their drill guide is in stock and no prohibition against shipping to the US. I wanted the UJK version but they were out of stock forever. A week or so after I ordered the Rockler version the UJK showed up in stock and available for US shipping. The Rockler version is great. Beefy,...

Ed,

I have had the 611 corded version of this router for years and have been very happy with it. I predict you will like this one as well.

Jack

Great job Glenn! Inquiring minds want to know, what is that laser looking gadget on your Mk V and what is it used for?

Jack

I have had a DIY PowerPro since not long after they came out. I have never had a heat issue but do not use mine at anything about table speed usually, and then for only short periods. It seems to me that the only change needed by SS is to advertise the potential heat challenge when used at high spee...