Reply by NiteWalker

I started with a $50 ryobi router and a ryobi bit set too.
I got my money’s worth.

That said, it’s really hard to beat a 690. They’re amazing routers and built to last. I use one in my router table.

Edit to add:
A really great combination (fixed and plunge bases) would be the bosch 1617evspk. The 1617evs is the smoothest running router I’ve used. It’s a great set.

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