PORTER-CABLE 7539 3-1/4-Horsepower Speedmatic 5-Speed Plunge Router
This may be the most powerful router you'll ever own. Its  3-1/4-horsepower, 15 amp motor makes quick work of anything you can  feed it. I expected it to tear out of my hands at startup, but for its  heft, it has an amazingly soft start at every speed: 10,000, 13,000,  16,000, 19,000, and 21,000 rpm. This kind of power doesn't come without  some noise, so be sure to wear hearing protection. The handles are  comfortable and offer a secure grip, but at 17-1/2 pounds this is a  heavier unit than most routers. The plunge depth range is 3 inches, and  there's no doubt this guy can handle it. The ball bearings are 100  percent sealed, and a six-position depth-stop turret is a nice touch.  It takes 1/2-inch shanks, so it could double as a shaper in a smaller  shop. Here's another nice plus: a cool auto-release collet system that  ends stuck bits--no more wrench-tapping and pleading! It's a beauty of  a machine for heavy routing or production use. It won't disappoint you.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste