We took too long to send this router back but when we finally went to use it we found it couldn't cut due to manufacturing marriage. Malfunction. The upper bearing is too large for the router and not positioned properly for the router to cut wood. We need to replace it to complete our project.
Very happy with this router. I use it to round the edges of my projects. I used to do it by hand with a sanding block, but the inconsistency was driving me crazy. Now I just take out the Palm router and go through my entire project in order. Will definitely continue to replace my current beats and add to my Whiteside collection.
This cutter is incredibly sharp. It doesn't matter if you shortcut the climb or the normal one. It doesn't matter if you're in the corner of the piece at the end or which direction the grain is moving, and that's it. He cuts everything equally well; I didn't feel any difference. This meant I could focus on maneuvering a complex assembly rather than worrying about cut direction or grain. It was nice to work. The laps came out perfect.