I had a Powermatic Model 66 which I thought was fantastic, so I...hhehehehe. So the question is, how much money you got? You can do...the work you need to do with a Craftsman, a $250 saw, but it'll be easier, and possibly more enjoyable with a cabinet-grade Powermatic, Delta, yadda yadda saw....hehehehe. hehehahahahaheheheh. Also, don't rule out the, uh, Grizzly, Jet, import models. They can be great tools with a little tune up. hehehehe. for the price. hehehe. How much money you got? hehehehehe. For routers, Porter Cable. You need the three-horsepower P.C., variable speed, turbo charged.