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Just got finished participating in an on-line live Power Pro Demo by Doug Reid. Great demo of the Power Pro as well as some other informative videos. I was so impressed I ordered the Power Pro self-install as well as new caster wheels. Paid $1,358 instead of the regular price of $1,509. Now for the long wait due to a backlog of orders. I'm looking for advice from those here who have done the self-install so I won't have to go through the learning curve myself

Have fun!
The key thing that saved me time on my DIY PowerPro was using a step-drill rather than a rat-tail file to enlarge the hole that's used for the power-cord. You may also wish to review past postings on how much ground (black) wire needs to be exposed when dressing the power cord. I think I heard here that newer units have that instruction clarified.
The instructions have a DVD as well as the printed instructions. The DVD, if I recall, needed you to push a screen button to get it playing. Again, past postings should be instructive.

Fred,

I was in the same webinar and the benefits of having a PowerPro are more impressive each time I see it action. I have almost talked myself into it. Anything specific or in general that you saw in the webinar that convinced you?

Carry, the first thing that got my attention was the fact you don't have to turn down the speed everytime you power down. Also the fact that the motor is smart enough to determine the load and adjust the power as required based on the parameters provided as to the type of wood, size of object being turned, etc. Also, no maintenance required to the speed control. And of course, the speed range. 10,000 rpm is in the router range. BTW, when you place the order, your credit card IS charged immediately, not when it's shipped, as the instructor stated.