This is a nice little router and well worth the $70.00 I paid for it. While it lacks the quality of a Makita or Bosch, it's still pretty good. The locking handle on the fixed base is a little thin, but it does lock and seems to hold well. The rack and pinion gear on the base is a little rough, but it does work. The plunge base and the tilt base are pretty good too. The motor is powerful and smooth. You can't beat the price.