Router buying advice

[spacey3]

I am looking to buy a router to use generally for some work that I need to complete in my home.

I have looked at a few and I am somewhat confused what to look for in a router. Hence I wanted some advice what to look for in a router and which one would people recommend.

My budget is around the £100 mark - I was looking at a Makita RP0900X does anyone recommend

 

[big-all]

table mounted or worktop cutting 1/2" hand held 1/4"
what are the jobs you have lined up for it??
keep in mind the router is the cheap part off the setup

 

[spacey3]

table mounted or worktop cutting 1/2" hand held 1/4"
what are the jobs you have lined up for it??
keep in mind the router is the cheap part off the setup

I am to router out things like draft proof installation around door frames and also refurbish some sash windows.

I was looking at 1/4 handhelds, hence the makita model.

 

[spacey3]

Which would you buy? Bosch Router POF 1200 AE for £49 or a Trend T4EK for £69?

 

[big-all]

although i have several routers i have neither
i also have never used one for channels in door frames for draught or intumescent strips so don't know the requirements so will let someone else pick this up

 

[ladylola]

I generally prefer a 1/2" router although sometimes the weight can go against it especially if you are working overhead. One feature I've found to be worthwhile looking for is a slow start. My 1/4" Bosch doesn't have it and there is always a kick when it's first started up. The on switch is also situated on top which isn't very ergonomic.
If you are doing intermescent strips and the like I'd advise getting one of these cutters-
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axcaliber-intumescent-strip-router-cutters-prod834745/