Hello and welcome! Sounds like you are off to a good start. There are various users here making use of trim routers (Makita compact router or Dewalt compact router) as well as others using spindles. I think the majority are on trim routers. I use the Makita. It will probably come down to a mix of considering both weight, pricing, availability, as well as as power. You seem pretty on top of things for all this. The compact routers are a great blend of lightweight, power, and affordability. Probably why they are so popular. I’ve had great results with mine. It started as a LowRider v2, and then was upgraded to a LowRider v3. Unrelated: I also made another LowRider v3 to carry a plasma torch.
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