I wasn't quite ready to spend over $100 on a router, but I've been told it's a worthwhile purchase and take it in your hands. it definitely was! I cut much cleaner and faster than ever before. My machine runs at 500 ipm but has slowed down to 400 ipm and the edges can cut they are so sharp and sharp. I'll buy it again once I burn this one, but even that seems a long way off!