Routers

[Taggart]

I have a project coming up and I was wondering how much it would cost to rent a router as opposed to buying one?

I have a feeling that there may not be as much difference in the cost of the two different approaches as there was a few years ago.

 

[unique1]

Well I did some research for you.

I found a site that rents their routers at the following costs:
* USD 17 (per day)
* USD 84 (per week)
* USD 132 (per month)

Now depending on how long you want to use it, it can or won't be a better idea to just go out and buy one. Don't forget you can always go to a pawn shop and buy a used one for ~1/2 the price that works just as good as opposed to going to a store and buying a brand new one. Or even ebay would be a good idea. It all depends on your budget.

 

[Taggart]

Thanks unique1! I hadn't thought of a pawn shop, and that's a great idea.

I suspect after I'm finished the project, I may offer the router to my father-in-law.

I think I'll probably be doing the work over a period of time, so buying may be a good option, based on the prices you quoted.

 

[woodpecker]

I would rather purchase a tool if I keep needing it every now and then. However, if I need it only for one project, I would rather borrow it from a friend or relative instead of spending money on renting or purchasing it.

 

[Taggart]

I guess it would probably be worth having a look in pawn shops, too.

If you're familiar with the brands and have a chance to plug it in the wall in the store, you may be able to save a few bucks.

But I bet a lot of people here take great pride in their tools and prefer buying them new....?

 

[Wood Gnome]

I guess it would probably be worth having a look in pawn shops, too.

If you're familiar with the brands and have a chance to plug it in the wall in the store, you may be able to save a few bucks.

But I bet a lot of people here take great pride in their tools and prefer buying them new....?

I am definitely proud of my tools and always prefer owning my own tools. I also pride myself in the fact that most of my tools are second hand and have been rebuilt by either me or my brother.

 

[WoodChuck1]

See if I was to rent something like that I'd just end up paying more then it would cost to bit hte bullet and get one of my own. I tend to return late which is why I have made it a habit never to borrow from friends because I know I will never remember to return it as promised.

 

[heretoday]

There are several tools that I'm content to rent as needed if the need is pretty infrequent, but a router carries a very individual touch to it, don't you think, a very personal vibe between you and the tool that you want to feel comfortable with? Or am I just weird that way?

 

[Kitten]

Wow, I did not even realize that you 'could' rent one. I thought you either bought it or didn't use one at all, lol.

 

[Old Dutchman]

Because each type is a little different, I would buy one and see what all you can do with it. You may find that they are a lot more useful than you thought. Check out all you can do with it, and if your not happy owning it, you can sell it.