Hitachi KM12VC Router your valued opinions

Jaeger_S2k · Post by **Jaeger_S2k** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:59 pm

It's full title is...
Hitachi KM12VC 11 Amp 2-1/4 Horsepower Plunge and Fixed Base Variable Speed Router

It’s listed on fleebay as 110v 60hz but I'm sure it's 120v

Ebay picture

It's a thing of beauty.

I’m thinking it may be worth going direct and bring it in from the States.

Have you guys got any concerns about it, like drawbacks from it being a fixed with plunge attachment (I thought that was quite clever)?

I'm after a router to do both work tops and shaping trimming of wood, might even go as far as Dove Tails am I right that it's better to have a 1/2" collet for worktops?

Need a gate once the extensions done and the example dirtydeeds posted has inspired me.

The full details are here it's the spec on the KM12VC http://www.hitachi-koki.com/powertools/ ... m12vc.html

misterk · Post by **misterk** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:37 am

Looks like a nice piece of kit to me Allan

carhartt kid · Post by **carhartt kid** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 2:14 pm

Nice bit of kit, but if its only 1/4" collet max then its gonna be pretty limited to what you can do with it! You definately need a 1/2" collet for cutting worktop mitres etc. Plus if you get a 1/2" collet router, you usually get a 1/4" collet for it also.

I'd buy this router if youre gonna be doing lots of edging and detail work, but for meatier cutting like worktops and dovetailing i'd get a 1/2"

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:35 pm

It seems from the spec that it takes both 1/4 and 1/2 inch collets.

I have a fixed base router that lives mostly in my router table. I think that it is an advantage to have both the plunge and the fixed base as an attachment.

You really need the electrics to conform to UK supplies.

DWD

Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:49 pm

Looks the dogs.

I think id sooner have the two machines.
Have both setup for different tasks, without having to change cutters/heights all the time.

M12V For doing heavy rebates, trimming large round overs etc, and a Trend T5 for smaller bits and pieces.

Out of interest, how do you adjust the cutter height on the fixed one, does it have a fine adjuster?

carhartt kid · Post by **carhartt kid** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:09 pm

If its both collets, then its spot on. Looks like a very nice bit of kit!!!!

Jaeger_S2k · Post by **Jaeger_S2k** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:03 pm

Cheers lads.
Carhartt I'm sure it's 1/2 with a 1/4".

Found some reviews, appears to impress.

Here http://www.toolsofthetrade.net/articles ... pe=article

and here http://www.routerforums.com/general-rou ... m12vc.html