I bought a Milwaukee router a few years ago.
Still haven't used it yet.
Milwaukeee 5616-24 - 2-1/4 HP.
I'm a big believer in buying quality tools once.
I'd be suspicious of cheap tools, even from brand names. Too much stuff is made for the lowest possible price in China these days. Note that conglomerates own many of the power tool brands these days (TTI owns Milwauke, licenses Ryobi, Ridgid, etc.; Stanley B&D owns DeWalt, Craftsman, Porter-Cable, etc.)
I've had good luck with Hitachi/Metabo HPT electric tools (cordless drills, hammer drills, etc.).
But, for cutting hinge mortises, a $100 router is probably fine.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Scott.
Milwaukeee 5616-24 - 2-1/4 HP.
I'm a big believer in buying quality tools once.
I'd be suspicious of cheap tools, even from brand names. Too much stuff is made for the lowest possible price in China these days. Note that conglomerates own many of the power tool brands these days (TTI owns Milwauke, licenses Ryobi, Ridgid, etc.; Stanley B&D owns DeWalt, Craftsman, Porter-Cable, etc.)
I've had good luck with Hitachi/Metabo HPT electric tools (cordless drills, hammer drills, etc.).
But, for cutting hinge mortises, a $100 router is probably fine.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Scott.