Turns out they are both copies of the old school craftsman router. I have an old 1 3/4 HP craftsman and it is totally compatible with both Herc bases. Herc router fits in the craftsman fixed base. I don’t have a plunge base for the craftsman. Edge guides, collets, dust guards, etc are all interchangeable. I’ve seen people say the same about the Skil router too. I really like the Herc. That thing is a beast!
@stlwoodworking
9 ай бұрын
It really is. I have been using it for a while and have had no issues with it at all.
@mavision6525
9 ай бұрын
Ive used the Hercules router daily for last six months. Im satisfied with it and I've had no problems at all.
@stlwoodworking
9 ай бұрын
Yeah I have been using it since the video and so far so good.
@jasondufrene7463
5 ай бұрын
Glad I watched this video. The Hercules is on sale for $85 with the plunger and fixed base.
@stlwoodworking
5 ай бұрын
Very nice. I would pick it up. Can't beat that price.
@ourtube4266
9 ай бұрын
I was at Menards and saw another brand that looked very similar. Can’t remember which but it was not a major tool brand and I remember thinking that they were probably made in the same factory.
@stlwoodworking
9 ай бұрын
That would not surprise me at all
@jimhuitt9854
Жыл бұрын
I used to work at well known home appliance company and we made a lot of appliances for other companies. The only difference was in the parts. We used inferior parts such as plastic bearings.
@stlwoodworking
Жыл бұрын
Would be interesting to see what is inside of each of these for sure. If I took them apart, I would need 2 new routers lol
@njhw4990
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! how do you like it so far? I really like it that comes with a second plate for larger bits! also looks like the motor is different the Hercules is listed as a 12A and the Skil at 14A same RPM though.
@stlwoodworking
Жыл бұрын
It's good and yes just a little difference. I have the Skil dedicated to my slab flattening jig.
@francoisg3009
Жыл бұрын
They both look identical to my old 15 years Cratman router. Definitively pattent that expired and now every low end brand use them. Which is a good thing!
@paulheitkemper1559
Жыл бұрын
which was a Bosch. Which bought (and recently sold) Skil.
@3800scgp
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, really close to the Craftsman I have too. Would be nice if I could use the fixed base from one of these, so I could leave one in my router table.
@stlwoodworking
Жыл бұрын
True because this is actually a great router.
@stlwoodworking
Жыл бұрын
If you were close to Rome I would say come get one of them lol
@stevesiefken6432
8 ай бұрын
@@3800scgp I have an old old school Craftsman and the Herc router. The Craftsman motor fits in both Herc bases and the Herc motor fits in the Craftsman bases. Collets are also interchangeable as are the dust ports, edge guides, etc. Even the plastic/acrylic base plates are the same size, screw patterns and are interchangeable.
@JavierAguilar-xi8dh
10 ай бұрын
Despite the appearance, they may still be different internally. One thing HF plunge router, and table router are notorious for wiggle under medium pressure. If you are looking for precision better use the fixed base.
@stlwoodworking
10 ай бұрын
True. So far so good. I have used them both with neither outperforming the other ..... Yet lol
@Leonitus485
Жыл бұрын
It’s just branding. They’re made in the same exact warehouse. The ones on the right get branded skil and painted red. The ones on the left get branded Hercules and painted blueish.
@stlwoodworking
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I though it was very interesting,.
@jeffvoght1632
8 ай бұрын
Sir, do you think that a Hercules router would fit on a Skil router table? Herc does not make a table which I think is short-sighted. I'm holding off buying a Skil table because I'm not sure if it will work... Any thoughts. Thank you.
@olliespackmate9260
6 ай бұрын
Hello, was curious about the storage system holding your tracks on your garage door.
@stlwoodworking
6 ай бұрын
This is what I use amzn.to/3Q3GsKT I have 2 sets and they are great.
@olliespackmate9260
6 ай бұрын
@@stlwoodworking thank you ! New sub
@stlwoodworking
6 ай бұрын
@@olliespackmate9260 Thank you!
@jaredanderson2009
5 ай бұрын
Does this fit the standard porter cable router lifts?
@stlwoodworking
5 ай бұрын
I am not sure. As long as the lift is for a big router and not a palm then I would think it would as long as the plate holes line up.
@k.d.8924
Жыл бұрын
I would bet money they are made in the same factory
@stlwoodworking
Жыл бұрын
I believe you are correct.
@jamespedersen8938
10 ай бұрын
One video I saw on the Hercules pointed out that you can adjust the height with an Allen wrench through the baseplate if it is mounted in a router table. Look for a hole opposite the adjustment knob. Does the Skill have the same?
@stlwoodworking
10 ай бұрын
I do not see one on either of them but don't hold me to that lol
@MrCheezeus
Жыл бұрын
lol this is the second video I've seen like this, the other was icon and snap on , but yeah it looks like harbor freight is coming for everyone's lunch by having mfr's make the same tools for them.
@stlwoodworking
Жыл бұрын
Looks that way. It works out good for me and at the perfect time too.
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